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Winter Coats for Kids Donation Drive

2022-11-20T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilSt. Barnabas Knights of Columbus Council 13785 held Coats for Kids Donation Drive on the weekend of Sat 19th and Sun 20th November 2022 after the weekend masses at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough-ON for children ages 6-12 years (boys and girls). The Knights collected a total of 26 bags of new and gently used winter coats, of which approx. 18-20 winter coats were brand new, of various sizes, for the ages requested, in addition to $20/- cash donation. Thanks to all the parishioners of St. Barnabas Parish as well as everyone that donated generously, [...]

Winter Coats for Kids Donation Drive 2022-11-20T00:00:00+00:00

Coats for Kids

2022-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Jaime LibaqueSt Lawrence MartyrThe St Lawrence Martyr Council 13417 organized the successful distribution of 144 coats (12 cases) for Scarborough children. It has been the largest quantity since 2013 when the Council first embraced this program. This year 2022, we had business sponsorships from MeridianCU, UniforTheUnion, three other local Councils 3296,9143,9494 and partnered with the ACSA Community Center. More than 10 Brother Knights were present for the distribution and local Councillor Thompson was among the guests. We hope to get more Scarborough Councils to join for the future.

Coats for Kids 2022-11-18T00:00:00+00:00

Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity

2022-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Dahfir (Dave) AlgudadyFr. Paul J.F. WattsonOn November 17th, 2022, Council 8919 held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity in Our Lady of the Atonement Parish. The newly created Council Degree Team consists of PSD Bob Cayea (Presider), PGK Dan Dumouchelle, PGK John Barron and current GK Dave Algudady as presenters, with Trustee John Sabga as Warden. Two new Brother Knights were Exemplified - Benedicto Sadano and Augustine John, with two first and/or second degree Knights completing their third degree (David Bruno and Avitus D’sa). Following the ceremony, the members along with their families were treated to refreshments in [...]

Exemplification of Charity, Unity and Fraternity 2022-11-17T00:00:00+00:00

Remembrance Day

2022-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Gordon Bell Our Lady of the LakeOur Lady of the Lake Council 4917 is proud that our Bro. Bernard Prevost represented the WW 11 veterans of Niagara and the Knights of Columbus on November 11, 2022, at the Remembrance Day ceremonies in Grimsby. Bernie now 98, is the last surviving WW11 veteran in the Niagara region and the last surviving charter member of Our Lady of the Lake council 4917. At the age of 20, Bernie's regiment, the Stormont Dundas Glengarry Highlanders stormed Juno Beach, France as part of the Allied offensive against Germany. Bernie moved to Grimsby after [...]

Remembrance Day 2022-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

Canadian Food for Children

2022-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Paul O'NeillMsgr. Paul J. Meyer Brother Norbert Oberle of Council 4916 each year has approached schools prior to Halloween to explain what the charity, Canadian Food For Children does and how it operates. He invites the children to consider sharing their trick-or treat treats with poor families around the world. A bucket is provided for each classroom into which treats can be deposited. The buckets are then collected after halloween and delivered to the Canadian Food for children warehouse in Mississauga.They are shipped to various 3rd world Countries where the treats are distributed.The buckets themselves are very valuable to [...]

Canadian Food for Children 2022-11-10T00:00:00+00:00

Coats for Kids

2022-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Gordon Bell Our Lady of the LakeOur Lady of the Lake Grimsby brothers donating Coats for Kids to the Grimsby Benevolent Fund located in Grimsby. Our coats will be provided to children in need in our community. Our brothers volunteer their time on Wednesdays at GBF helping in the food bank. Our council has a long proud relationship with GBF by volunteering, donations and the last several years helping to keep children warm with the Knights Coats for Kids program.

Coats for Kids 2022-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

Coats for Kids

2022-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Dan PergolesiFr. Aloysius NolanAs winter approaches we are all aware of the need to provide warm winter coats for those in each of our communities who are unable to acquire them themselves. So to is the need for hats, mitts and scarves, but too often is overlooked. Brother Bruce Mackie (Warden) approached our Executive, informing us of a Knitting Club at Solidarity Towers (where he resides), who knit hats, scarves and mitts year round – asking if our Council could assist in donating some of these items to schools who were in need. On November 9th, 2022, Council 9865 [...]

Coats for Kids 2022-11-09T00:00:00+00:00

Coats for Kids (Council 4916)

2022-11-09T14:05:47+00:00

Submitted by Paul O'Neill, District Deputy Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council 4916 presented 5 boxes of coats to the Parish Conference.  St. Mary's St. Vincent de Paul serves three elementary and one secondary school in the parish. Members of the SVDP group, including Knights who volunteer with the society, laid out the coats for the pickup times. The Council also donated Coats to Food 4 Kids, Lang's Community Center and several other elementary schools in Cambridge. -- To learn about the coats for kids program, click here. To make donations, click here. To order a box of [...]

Coats for Kids (Council 4916) 2022-11-09T14:05:47+00:00

3rd Gegree Exemplification

2022-11-09T14:05:58+00:00

Submitted by Leo Mayer St. Benedict's Knights of Columbus CONGRATULATIONS to our newest members of the St. Benedict and St. Thomas d'Aquin Knights of Columbus Councils that were vested to 3rd Degree status by attending an Exemplification Ceremony held on Sunday November 6th, 2022, in Sarnia Ontario. Pictured here from the St. Benedict KofC Council #11164 are Grand Knight Leo Mayer and new Brother Knight Abin. From the St. Thomas d'Aquin KofC Council #8950 are Chaplain Fr. Jose, with new Brother Knight Enrique, Financial Secretary Deacon Dave and Past Grand Knight Olier Beaudoin.

3rd Gegree Exemplification 2022-11-09T14:05:58+00:00

Star District Award Presentation

2022-11-06T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Roger RichardSt. Theresa the Little Flower The luncheon was a presentation of the Star District Award to District Deputy Roger Richard of District 101 by our State Deputy Marcel Lemmen The Grand Knights of District 101 were present, Council 9557 Paul Kozak, Council 11726 Bernard Battistin, Council 14337 Melchorito Tejero, Council 16005 Peter Arseneau, Council 17476 Matthew Buchkowski and Council 17725 Brandan Tran . The only Star District Award in Ontario. This is Roger Richard 3rd Star District in a row.

Star District Award Presentation 2022-11-06T00:00:00+00:00

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