Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 485On January 25, the official banner for Pioneer Council #485 was retired and replaced with a new one that was blessed by the Papal Nuncio. This ceremony was carried out as part of the 125th anniversary celebrations held at The Westin Ottawa hotel.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 484On January 25, the same day as Robbie Burns Day, the members of Council #485 hosted a banquet dinner at the Westin Ottawa hotel where more than 200 people attended the celebration. It is a Jubilee Year for the Council, marking its 125th anniversary, and there were shortages of dignitaries from as far away as Prince Edward Island, North Bay and Oakville and Cornwall and many Council members in between. Next is the State Convention which will be held at the same location between April 25 and 27. Hope to see you there. Our [...]
Submitted by Hikmat Michel DandanJesus the King Jesus the King Council 15045 offered the Coats for Kids program to three Melkite Catholic parishes in Ontario, Cathedral of Transfiguration Parish, Our Lady of the Assumption Melkite Church in Hamilton, Saint Simeon Stylites Melkite Church in Windsor, as well as the Richmond Hill Salvation Army to support needy families or recent immigrants to bring warmth to their children. The priests of the parishes discretely identified needy families in their communities for distribution. Richmond Hill Salvation Army have their own winter coat program but were also pleased with additional brand new coats donated by [...]
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyFollowing the 11 AM Mass, an Exemplification for District 66 was held on January 26 at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Ottawa. Those attending mass were invited to stay and watch a Knights of Columbus Exemplification. The offer was accepted and we ended up Exemplifying six Catholic men instead of the original five. It is always a great feeling having Catholic men join the Knights and put their Faith in Action.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 6217On January 26, a Church drive was held at St. Martin de Porres Church. It was the first official Church Drive since the COVID-19 lockdowns. The parishioners and members of the Council were most welcoming and gains were made. Bravo Zulu to the team.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThe front cover of the Jan. 8 edition of Cornwall Standard-Freeholder newspaper featured the Knights of Columbus and Royal Canadian Legion teaming up in Cornwall to help provide homeless and struggling veterans with coats and scarves during the winter months. Our State Deputy Bruce S. Poulin alongside State Warden Earle DePass, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 297 President Marvin Plumadore, and retired military chaplain Rory McDondal gathered on Jan. 8 in Cornwall to discuss the program and make a donation of Coats. Read the full article online here: https://www.standard-freeholder.com/news/knights-legion-unhoused-veterans
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 20, member donors, state board officers, and our Deputy Supreme Knight gathered in Hamilton for the official donation of one of the two ultrasound machines we have raised funds for during this Administration. Our next goal is to keep this momentum going and raise funds for one more ultrasound machine for Sudbury.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 20, our State Deputy, Program Director, Online Chairman, and District Deputy #35, visited St. Michael's Church to meet with members of the Order and prospective members about the possibility of forming a new council for this parish. The response from these men of all ages and walks of life was an overwhelming "Yes." This would be the third new council for Ontario and the third in all of Canada! Well, brothers, and congrats to our NCD Director.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn January 9, an honor guard of more than 20 Sir Knights and well over 200 members of the Order, family, and friends gathered at Divine Infant Church in Orleans for the funeral of our beloved brother Knight Ben Ho. It was a fitting tribute to a brother who had dedicated many years to the Knights.
Submitted by Hikmat DandanJESUS THE KING JESUS THE KING SUPPORTS MOTHER & BABY $3000 Jesus the king Council 15045 launched a campaign to SUPPORT MOTHER AND BABY and donated $1000 to each one of the following organizations: Sisters of Life, Birthright, and St. Michael’s Hospital Foundation. Brother Hikmat, the Deputy Grand Knight of Jesus the King council and Ontario Director of Christian Refugee Relief, encourages all Knights of Columbus councils to donate to the following mentioned organizations that support mothers and babies all year round. For more info & guidance contact by email [email protected] and visit www.christianrefugeerelief.org We thank OLG, City [...]
