Submitted by Roger RichardSt. Vladimir the Great Thursday, December 8, 2022, an Exemplification was held at St. Vladimir the Great Council 9557. There were 5 new members completing their Exemplification and became 3rd degree Knights. There were 2 new members from St. Volodymyr the Great Council 9557 and 3 new members from St. Jude College Council 17476. Congratulations to all the new Members.
Submitted by Greg Lougheed, District Deputy - District 100 Father William Fitzgerald Knights of Columbus, Father William Fitzgerald Council 6091 (KofC) and the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) Hagersville/Walpole are SPEADING THE WARMTH to Children this winter by donating 72 new winter coats from the KofC COATS FOR KIDS Program to The Child and Family Services of Grand Erie. Shown in the photo from left to right are Margaret Andrews, CWL Treasurer, Randy Reid, KofC Grand Knight, Janice Poirier, CWL President, Greg Lougheed, Coats For Kids Director, KofC, Brenda Hunt, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, Child and Family Services of Grand Erie To [...]
Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishKnights of Columbus Council 13785 held a Membership Drive after the weekend masses on December 3rd and 4th, 2022, at St. Barnabas Parish-Scarborough-ON. The event was supported by Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren, Fraternal Advisor-Field Agent Bro. Stephen Dugal and Pastor Fr. Hansoo Park. Brother Knights of Council 13785 along with WGK, DGK, FS and Membership Director were present and assisted with the event. The Knights were able to register 21 prospects during the membership drive. WGK along with Brother Knights will reach out immediately with the respective prospects, followed by a presentation and [...]
Submitted by Jim Cummings Fr. Granottier Council 2092 Owen Sound members, PGK Jim Cummings, PGK Bruce Muise and Chancellor Randy Gaudet recently attended a 5 pin bowling session of The Owen Sound and Area Special Olympics and presented a cheque in the amount of $5,000 ( proceeds from Radio Bingo ) which is aired weekly on local radio station CFOS since March 2021 . To date K of C/ 560 CFOS 560 Radio Bingo has raised over $90.000 for Grey-Bruce charities including: Canadian Mental Health Association Youth Programs , Special Olympics , Families for Autism and Grey Bruce Pregnancy Centre
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 [...]
