Submitted by Cornel Demonte Fr John T Bolger Council #6161 On March 31, 2023 (Friday), we served a Simple Supper of vegetable soup and sourdough bread slices to about 200 parishioners after adoration, Holy Mass, and Stations of the Cross at St Francis de Sales parish (Ajax, Ontario) which was a successful event and well attended by the parishioners.
Submitted by Roger RichardSt. Theresa the Little FlowerCelebrating the Founder’s Day March 29, 2023 Today at an exemplification ceremony, District 101 welcomed 5 new Brothers to the Order. • 2 from Council 11726 • 1 from Council 17476 • 2 from Council 17725 The ceremony’s honouree was Blessed Michael McGivney Thanks to Council 16005 for hosting and providing pizza. Thanks to the Brother Knights, the family, and friends of the new Brothers who attended the ceremony. Special thank you to Father Vincent for his participation
Submitted by Carlyle Daniel, District Deputy District 103 Today at an exemplification ceremony, District 103 welcomed six new Brothers to the Order. 4 to Council 9235 1 to Council 14749 1 to Council 17394 The ceremony's honouree was Barry Giles, who recently passed away. Thanks to Council 9235 for hosting and providing refreshments. Thanks to the Brother Knights, the family, and friends of the new Brothers who attended the ceremony. Special thank you to Deacon Daniel Slat for his participation. As usual, our astute District Exemplification Team conducted a most impressive ceremony, for which I'm deeply grateful. Let us continue to make every [...]
Submitted by Leo MayerSt. Benedict's Knights of ColumbusThe 5 Knights of Columbus councils of District 61 in Sarnia-Bright’s Grove conducted a “Baby Shower” project in support of The Sarnia Pregnancy Options & Support Centre. This was all part of putting their Faith in Action, under the Life pillar of the Knights service program. As a result of this project, the Knights accumulated over 100 baby needed item and $6187 in Walmart gift cards, monetary and Council donations. The Knights of Columbus were well supported by the parishioners of the Sarnia Bluewater Roman Catholic Family of Parishes. Application will be made to [...]
Submitted by Carlyle Daniel, District Deputy - District 103 Rev. Clair Tipping On Sunday, March 19th, 2023, Rev. Clair Tipping Council 9235 showed Mother Teresa's "No Greater Love" movie to over 70 guests at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Brampton Ontario. Everyone enjoyed the movie, the popcorn and other treats.
Submitted by Carlyle Daniel, District Deputy - District 103 St. Marguerite D'Youville On Sunday, March 19th, 2023, St. Marguerite D'Youville Council 15612 presented Council and District certificates to the winners of the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest at St. Marguerite d'Youville Church.
Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilSt. Barnabas Council 13785 held its Spiritual Reflection Faith in Action program by having a Spiritual Lenten Men’s Retreat at St. Barnabas Parish, officiated by our Worthy Chaplain – Fr. Fraser McLaren on Sunday 19th March 2023. Our Council also extended the invite to TMIY men’s ministry who joined in our spiritual celebration. Fr. Fraser started off with a reflection on Lent by giving a spiritual speech for 30 minutes, followed by Holy Adoration in the church. During the Holy Adoration, Fr. Fraser and Fr. Samoj were available for confession for the brother knights. After [...]
Submitted by Carlyle T Daniel, District Deputy District 103 Rev. Clair Tipping Council 9235 Brother Knights of Council 9235 participated in a mass and devotions to Our Lady of Guadalupe at the St. Anthony of Padua Church in Brampton. The Brothers then served traditional Mexican treats and refreshments to the attendees.
Submitted by Carlyle T Daniel, District Deputy District 103 Rev. Clair Tipping Council 9235 On March 7th, its "Community Lenten Soup Day" event served over 200 bowls of delicious hot soup. Fr. Errol Fernandez from India (blue polo shirt) was among the attendees. He gave a resounding three-day retreat.
Submitted by Carlyle T Daniel, District Deputy District 103 Rev. Clair Tipping Council 9235 Council 9235 commenced its Cor meetings on March 2nd, 2023. Thanks to Brother Anthony Scanga for coordinating the event and preparing the tasty dinner.
