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Drive Thru Turkey Dinner

2021-02-01T16:57:59+00:00

Submitted by Barry McKinlay Fr. Francis P. Duffy Since COVID-19 has arrived it has changed our lives in many ways, it has also affected our Council 1970 and its ability to continue fund raising to assist with the day-to-day continuation of your Council 1970. After some discussion it was agreed by our executive, to try something new, a drive thru dinner. Never tried before but with our backs against the wall, the birth of new ideas. In November we had our first Drive Thru Roast Beef dinner, and sold 226 dinners, which was amazing! In December we decided to go a [...]

Drive Thru Turkey Dinner 2021-02-01T16:57:59+00:00

Community Food Pantry

2021-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Paul Johnson St. John de BrebeufThanks to the KDHS TechZone and Knights of Columbus Council 8233 Kingsville, ON Canada for setting up this mini food pantry in front of the high school. Anyone in the community can stop by and receive what foodstuffs they need. The high school provided the real estate and the manufacture of the pantry. The Kingsville K of C will keep the pantry stocked. Another great collaboration to help our community!!!

Community Food Pantry 2021-01-29T00:00:00+00:00

Brother Knights of Francis J Clarke Council 5350 stepped up to help others struggling under the pandemic restrictions

2021-01-28T15:53:43+00:00

Submitted by Ted Gorski, Recorder, Council 5350 - Francis J. Clarke. For the Brother Knights of Francis J Clarke Council 5350, Harrow ON, the COVID 19 pandemic restrictions brought out a desire to help others struggling under the pandemic restrictions. In coordination with the Harrow Society of St Vincent de Paul, the Knights began preparing monthly take-out hot meals for families they support. The monthly take-out meals have since grown into a continuing program for the entire community. Proceeds from the community meals, and donations from our town’s mayor, and a local merchant, helped to raise $7,500 funds that were donated [...]

Brother Knights of Francis J Clarke Council 5350 stepped up to help others struggling under the pandemic restrictions 2021-01-28T15:53:43+00:00

Crucifix Story

2021-01-06T16:37:48+00:00

Submitted by John Jackson, Grand Knight. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Council 12401. Several years ago, Brother Marcel Vaillancourt had an inspiration. From his 10 X 10 storage shed converted into a small workshop, he took it upon himself to start building wooden crucifixes to be donated to Our Lady of the Miraculous medal yearly First Communion recipients. His view was that for many of these children, this cross might very well be the only cross their home will ever see or have. Marcel made this endeavor of faith a ministry of his for several years. Over the years Marcel [...]

Crucifix Story 2021-01-06T16:37:48+00:00

Council 13049 Faith Activity

2021-02-18T14:29:14+00:00

Submitted by Steve Phillips Saint Edith Stein - Rockland Saint Faustina Parish in Cumberland has been providing three “Drive-In” Sunday masses for parishioner’s during the pandemic lockdown. Only 50 cars are allowed in the parking lot for each mass. Brother Knights from Saint Edith Stein Council 13049 (Rockland) are on site for each mass, collecting donations, directing vehicles to parking spots and assisting them to leave the parking lot at the end of the mass. Brother Knights assisted parishioners construct the “Covid Shack” where Father Gerard Monaghan is able to celebrate mass during any type of weather. Attendees listen to the [...]

Council 13049 Faith Activity 2021-02-18T14:29:14+00:00

Jerusalem Students Christmas Holy Land Greetings

2020-12-24T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by SK Hikmat Michel DandanJesus The King Council Sir Knight Hikmat Dandan Christian Refugee Relief Director Holy Land and Persecuted Christians Ontario State Council / Knights of Columbus To our very dear Ontario State Director, Sir Knight Hikmat Dandan, and all the sponsors, Councils, the Knights of Columbus members and their Ladies We, at The Melkite Catholic Patriarchate School, would like to thank you for your generous donations that has helped our Christian students greatly over the years. Your donations have allowed our Christian students to keep getting the best education possible in a Christian school in the Holy Land. [...]

Jerusalem Students Christmas Holy Land Greetings 2020-12-24T00:00:00+00:00

Poinsettia's for Widows of Deceased Council Members

2020-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Dan PergolesiFr. Paul J.F. WattsonFr. Paul J.F. Wattson Council 8919 holds an Annual Holiday Dinner in early December; and there is a long-standing tradition to invite every widow of a deceased member of our Council, to enjoy a complimentary dinner. With Windsor implementing tightened restrictions and having moved into the Grey Zone (or Lockdown), this year this dinner would be cancelled. Nevertheless, in keeping with Fr. Michael J. McGivney’s vision, the Council elected to purchase Poinsettia’s and present them to the widows we were still in touch with. A team of Brothers organized a call list, used to reached [...]

Poinsettia's for Widows of Deceased Council Members 2020-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

Wheelchairs for Paraguay

2021-01-06T16:41:18+00:00

Submitted by Denis La Salle, Executive Secretary Ontario State Council Wheelchairs for Paraguay. On November 6, 2020 State Deputy David Peters and State Global wheelchair Chairman Francisco Naar were in Toronto to view the loading of a sea container filled with wheelchairs for needy persons as well as emergency equipment for Paraguay. This was made possible by the generosity of Ontario State member Councils. We thank all those that participated and made this possible.

Wheelchairs for Paraguay 2021-01-06T16:41:18+00:00

COATS for KIDS distribution

2021-01-06T16:39:38+00:00

Submitted by Ray Francoeur DGK St. Helen of the Cross Council 15999 Coats for Kids distribution. On Thursday December 3rd 2020, K of C Council 15999 St. Helen of the Cross, presented Community Care West Niagara (CCWN) with 48 New Winter Coats. The coats were donated through the Knights of Columbus (K of C), Coats for Kids Program. CCWN was able to order specific sizes and styles to suit the demographic of children in need of a coat. This partnership fulfills the K of C virtue of charity and provides CCWN with the needed coats which they distribute within the local [...]

COATS for KIDS distribution 2021-01-06T16:39:38+00:00

Food Drive

2021-01-06T16:40:43+00:00

Submitted by Ray Francoeur DGK St. Helen of the Cross Council 15999. Food Drive. Recently, our Council was involved in a food drive back in September 2020 for the Beamsville Food Drive in association with the Beamsville Lions, the drive was very successful as we collected over 32,000 pounds of food to be distributed to the local communities in our area. In the picture facing the camera is our District Deputy Br. Mario Durand and other brothers who are in the background offloading and sorting the food in boxes.

Food Drive 2021-01-06T16:40:43+00:00

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