Submitted by Marcel Lemmen, State Deputy KofC Ontario State Council Knights of Columbus Councils and Donors in Ontario raised money to send a container of 290 wheelchairs to help the disabled in Panama. Wheelchairs were delivered to a Senior's Home, Rehabilitation Centre, Cancer Clinic and Children's Hospital as well as to individuals who needed them. Here are a few pictures from a very busy trip.
Submitted by Peter WoutersFr Cullaton Councillaunched a council and parish fundraiser, collecting $4500 in charitable donations. This was promoted using social media, email blasts, posters and announcements at Sunday masses.
Submitted by Kevin QuinnGranottierBeginning on Ash Wednesday and running through Lent, parishioners were asked to join the Knights of Granottier Council 2092 and Assembly 3432 in donating food items or cash for each day of Lent. With the cooperation of local Catholc Schools a total of 5 080 pounds of food was gathered for the Catholic Charities food bank in Owen Sound. This food will be shared with area food banks in Meaford, Wiarton and Neyaaashiniimiig FN. And used to meet the emergency food needs od parishioners and people approaching the Church office for help. In addition to this $5 024 [...]
Submitted by Jim Cummings Fr. Granottier Council 2092 Article from Jackie Ralph, CMHA Grey Bruce Mental Health and Addictions Services ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND THANK YOUS! On February 14th, the Owen Sound Knights of Columbus Ontario Council 2092 presented a cheque for $25,000 to CMHA Grey Bruce Youth Awareness programs. The donation was a result of proceeds from the immensely successful Radio Bingo, a partnership program between Bayshore Broadcasting and the Knights of Columbus. This incredible donation brings the total amount donated to CMHA Grey Bruce to date to $45,000! It seemed fitting that on a day set aside to show our [...]
Submitted by Gord Bell Our Lady of the Lake Coats for Kids Blessed to offer our second box of Coats for Kids donation to Grimsby Benevolent Fund. Brothers Peter Goodson, Gord Bell present Coats for Kids to staff Vivat Jesus!
Submitted by Hikmat Michel Dandan Jesus The King Father Talal Taalab in charge of Foyer De L’AMITIE Dar AlSadaka Orphanage in Zahle Lebanon thanks the Ontario Knights of Columbus for this beautiful program of COATS FOR KIDS and thanks Jesus The King Council 15045 for donating 24 coats and Brother Francois Helou from Toronto Council 1388 for donating another 12 coats, Brother George Shashati for donating the airfreight and above all Chaplain Monsignor Makarios Wehbi for suggesting the orphanage. Father Talal also thanked all the donors from the Knights and members of Zahle Cultural Association who are supporting the http://www.christianrefugeerelief.org/orphans-for-jesus/ program [...]
Submitted by Yolando Fernandes St. Barnabas Council 13785 The higher purpose of Special Olympics is to celebrate the worth and dignity of every human being through the Special Olympics. The Knights of Columbus has been a great supporter of this unique program and has helped disabled athletes train and compete in games around the world. Without the support of organisations like Knights of Columbus, participants would not be able to train for events that they love. This year the KOFC Ontario State encouraged all councils to take advantage of this unique opportunity regarding the partnering campaign that Special Olympics has [...]
Submitted by Jim CummingsFr. GranottierThis, $25,000 donation to Canadian Mental Health ( Grey-Bruce) Youth Programs , proceeds from the CFOS / Owen Sound Knights of Columbus Radio Bingo, brings our total 2021 donation (to CMHA) from the bingo ( which began on March 17th 2021) to a staggering $45,000
Submitted by Gino Di Pede - Lecturer Ave Maria Council 9494 In keeping with “the family that prays together stays together” as well as helping to build the domestic church, the Knights of Columbus of Ave Maria Council 9494 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada gave out for free blessed signage stickers(11"x3") to parishioners in January bearing the wording Christus Mansionem Benedicat(May Christ bless this dwelling place) for them to place on their front doors. This is an Eastern Orthodox Church Epiphany feast tradition where blessed chalk is given to r worshippers for them to write the inscription 20+C+M+B+22 over their front doors; [...]
Submitted by Bernie Moorcroft St. Paul the Apostle Burlington 21 Knights Join with Fr. Gregory Ogorzalek to pray at Mass and celebrate our young and growing council's 2nd Anniversary on the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, our council and Church's namesake. Left to Right: DD Sk Vic Lefebvre, Thomas Gwosdz, Joe Oreskovic, Elio Carlesimo, Matt DeIuliis, Bob Flake, Tom MacKenzie, DGK Greg Huckle, Dino Borchetta, Paul O'Brien, FS Rob Pevec, Jack Hubbel, Kevin Gould, Kristopher Gould, Gordon Drake, Ary Gurjao Silveira, GK Bernie Moorcroft, Tim Lawlor, Paul Catena, Terence Rebello, Ali Kahnamouee, Fr. Gregory
