Submitted by Jim CummingsF. Granottier Another Knights of Columbus Council 2092/ Radio Bingo donation - PGK;s Kevin Quinn & Jim Cummings present a cheque for $2,500 to The Bruce Grey Pregnancy Centre Thank-you to all our bingo players.
Submitted by Dhafir (Dave) AlgudadyFr. Paul J.F. WattsonAfter communicating with our two local Catholic Schools, Council 8919 purchased two boxes of youth coats to accommodate their needs. We also purchased one box of adult coats. On November 22nd, GK Dave Algudady and Treasurer Dan Dumouchelle delivered one box of coats to each H.J. Lassaline and L.A. Desmarais Elementary Schools. We also delivered the one box of adult size coats to our local Unemployment Help Center.
Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of St. Barnabas Knights of Columbus Council 13785 provided helping hands to St. Barnabas CWL Ministry on Tuesday 22nd November 2022. CWL Ministry recently conducted their Out of the Cold Donation Drive project asking for various household essentials and hygiene products for the poor people in our community. CWL reached out to KOFC 13785 for help. Brother Knights helped CWL Ministry by collecting the donated items from the Parish Hall, loading them in their vehicles, and deliver and off load the donated items to Warden Woods Community Center in Scarborough-ON, where the donated [...]
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, [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
