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REBUILD JESUS THE KING CHURCH SUMMER FESTIVAL 2022

2023-01-18T21:14:14+00:00

Submitted by Hikmat Michel Dandan Jesus the King Arab Christian Council 15045 REBUILD JESUS THE KING CHURCH SUMMER FESTIVAL 2022 Due to the pandemic and for 2 years, Jesus The King Church had to cancel its famous summer festival that had received the KOFC BEST OVER ALL COMMUNITY AWARD in 2019. The church council headed by Eli Moussaed decided to do the festival regardless of the result so that the Middle Eastern Christian communities get together again in a joyful atmosphere after two years of isolation. Jesus The King Knights of Columbus Council with guidance from Grand Knight Jack Bishara decided [...]

REBUILD JESUS THE KING CHURCH SUMMER FESTIVAL 2022 2023-01-18T21:14:14+00:00

Local food bank benefits from a generous donation.

2022-07-29T19:24:47+00:00

Submitted by Leo Mayer, GK Council 11164 St. Benedicts Council # 11164 The Knights of Columbus have donated $1500 to the St. Vincent de Paul food bank. The donation comes from proceeds of the Ontario State Knights of Columbus 50-50 Spring raffle for April, May, and June. The featured charity of the spring raffle was Food for Families and Food Banks. Susan Platt of the St. Vincent de Paul Society said; “the donation could not have come at a better time. There is a great demand from needy families for food currently and the shelves at the food bank are depleting.” The [...]

Local food bank benefits from a generous donation. 2022-07-29T19:24:47+00:00

Council 5558 donation to defray cost of new roof

2022-07-19T16:12:40+00:00

Submitted by Philippe Trottier, FS Luke Hart Council 5558 On July 16, 2022, District Deputy -Ontario District 66, Bruce Doucette, and Grand Knight of Luke Hart Council 5558, Wayne Mousseau, presented the cheque for three thousand dollars to Father Jesse to help defray the costs of the new roof for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ottawa, Ontario. To date, the parish has raised 21,000.00 dollars.

Council 5558 donation to defray cost of new roof 2022-07-19T16:12:40+00:00

Helpings Hand to Society of St. Vincent De Paul Bundle Drive

2022-07-20T14:21:49+00:00

Submitted by Yolando Fernandes St Barnabas Council, 10 Washburn Way, Scarborough-ON Brother Knights of Council 13785 provided Helping Hands to Society of St. Vincent De Paul Bundle Drive. The truck was full with clothing and bedding items donated by the parishioners on the weekend masses (6 masses between 16-17 July'22), which will be distributed to the poor in our community.

Helpings Hand to Society of St. Vincent De Paul Bundle Drive 2022-07-20T14:21:49+00:00

Wheelchairs for Ukraine

2022-09-09T13:03:01+00:00

Submitted by Fred Horvath, Grand Knight Fort William Council # 11268 On June 28, 2022, Grand Knight Fred Horvath and members of St. Francis of Assisi Council 11268 welcomed Worthy State Warden Henry  Miller and District Deputy Hugh Penney to St. Francis Of Assisi Church in Newcastle, Ontario. The occasion was the presentation of a cheque for $6,224.00 for the Wheelchairs for Ukraine program. We thanked Worthy State Warden Henry for joining us for our Holy Hour happened on June 28. Your words were very appreciated by our members and the parishioners in attendance. -- Wheelchairs for Ukraine Information

Wheelchairs for Ukraine 2022-09-09T13:03:01+00:00

Helping Hands provided to St. Barnabas Kingdom Camp Youth BBQ appreciation night

2022-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas Council, 10 Washburn Way, Scarborough, ON.Brother Knights from Council 13785 provided Helping Hands to our Parish Pastor in support of his Kingdom Camp Youth Ministry appreciation evening on 15th July'22 in the church grounds. Brother Knights prepared and served BBQ burgers, hot dogs and buns to approx. 100+ youths and to their parents/guardians. KOFC Safe Environment protocol was followed to ensure a safe and enjoyable evening.

Helping Hands provided to St. Barnabas Kingdom Camp Youth BBQ appreciation night 2022-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Our Lady of Fatima Devotion Holy Hour at St. Barnabas Parish

2022-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas Council, 10 Washburn Way, Scarborough-ONBrother Knights from KOFC Council 13785 participated in the Fatima Devotion Holy Hour on 13th July'22, followed by Procession outside the church compound with KOFC Assembly Honor Guards and Eucharistic Adoration thereafter inside the church.

Our Lady of Fatima Devotion Holy Hour at St. Barnabas Parish 2022-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

Jerusalem Students Program Goes to Lebanon

2022-07-12T14:39:25+00:00

Submitted by Hikmat Michel Dandan Jesus The King JERUSALEM STUDENTS GOES TO LEBANON Many times, I received suggestions, to extend Jerusalem Students, which has become a solid and growing program (Awarded the Supreme Council International Youth Service Award 2013 San Antonio Texas, and Ontario State Deputy Longevity Award 2022) to cover the education of needy Christian students in Lebanon where the economy and currency has collapsed to unprecedented levels that never happened since 100 years which is also threatening Catholic education. During these difficult economic times, I identified a Catholic School, Saint Enfant Jésus - Besançon Baabdath, a Catholic, French-speaking school, [...]

Jerusalem Students Program Goes to Lebanon 2022-07-12T14:39:25+00:00

Bottle Drive for Special Olympics

2022-07-09T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Denis RobillardFr. Paul J.F. WattsonSpecial Olympics Bottle Drive Final Report July 2022   By Denis Robillard, chairman   The Holy Bible is filled with numerous examples of people helping others. Both old and new testament quotes can be applied when we discuss the idea of helping others in the home, at school or in the wider community. For example, the good book says: ‘Don’t withhold good from someone who deserves it, when it is in your power to do so.” (Proverbs 3:27). Or even this quote: “Poor persons will never disappear from the earth. You must open your hand [...]

Bottle Drive for Special Olympics 2022-07-09T00:00:00+00:00

Jackpot Winner – 50/50 Spring Draw

2022-07-06T20:03:48+00:00

Submitted by Ontario State Council On July 5th, State Deputy, Marcel Lemmen, presented the cheque to Chris Mika, our jackpot winner for the 2nd quarter 50/50  Spring Draw. Also present were Grand Knight of Council 1626, Robert Tinkess. Council 1626 sold the winning ticket. Ticket sales for the 3rd quarter 50/50 Summer Draw  is available online at https://www.kofcontario5050.com/ **By purchasing a tier of tickets, you will help us achieve our charitable goal - in support of Special Olympics Ontario. Buy tickets today! **To support your KofC participating council, upon purchase select their council's name and number under "Organization". ❤ Thank you [...]

Jackpot Winner – 50/50 Spring Draw 2022-07-06T20:03:48+00:00

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