Submitted by David Gelinas On November 2, 2021, Knights of Columbus Ontario State donated $5000 to the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Chatham. State Treasurer, David Gelinas, presented the cheque to Connie Badour, President of the SSVP Kent Deanery, and other staff. The donation is for the renovations at their camp.
Submitted by Roger Richard St. Theresa the Little Flower Council 16005 COATS FOR KIDS St. Theresa Parish Knights of Columbus will have Donation Envelopes for “Coats for Kids” at the back of the church this weekend. Members and parishioners can donate to this great cause by dropping the envelope in the collection basket next weekend. Like last year, all proceeds will go towards the Coats for Indigenous Children and Adults (New)
Submitted by Roger RichardSt. Theresa the Little Flower St. Theresa the Little Flower Council 16005 COATS FOR KIDS St. Theresa Parish Knights of Columbus will have Donation Envelopes for “Coats for Kids” at the back of the church this weekend. Members and parishioners can donate to this great cause by dropping the envelope in the collection basket next weekend. Like last year, all proceeds will go towards the Coats for Indigenous Children and Adults (New) In the picture, adults are getting their coats, some didn't want to show themselves.
Submitted by Joseph LeBlanc Holy Redeemer Council 9544 On October 29, 2021, Holy Redeemer Council #9544 donated and delivered the coats for kids to the Catholic Center for Immigrants. The winter coats are for the recently arrived Afghan refugee kids. Pictures from left: Showing off the new Coats for Afghan Refugee Kids, Bob and CCI Mgr Huet, Sofia House Afghan Helpers, Sister Arlene and Brother Knight Bob Near at Refugee Hotel, preparing to give out Coats for Kids.
Submitted by Paul O'NeillMsgr. Paul J. Meyer Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council 4916 purchased 12 boxes of Coats for Kids again this year. The Coats were distributed to St. Vincent De Paul Society, Langs Community Centre and Waterloo Region Food 4 Kids. Grand Knight Dan Schmalz delivered the Coats to Food 4 Kids office.
Submitted by Sal Lentini, DGK Orillia Council #1428 Over the past six months due to the absence of a custodian and a janitor at Guardian Angels Parish, Council 1428 members stepped up and maintained almost an acre of grass cutting and trimming, as well as weeding and watering five large flower gardens. In addition to all the outdoor maintenance Knights also kept up the inside of our beautiful church cleaning, vacuuming and performing small repairs. Brother Frank Janson also undertook a remodeling and improvement project to the rectory patio area. Pictured from left to right: Council 1428 Members Roger White, Earl [...]
Submitted by Paul O'Neill, DDMsgr. Paul J. Meyer Brothers from Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Council 4916 responded to a need to tidy up the Courtyard and gardens at St. Mary of the Visitation Church, Cambridge.
Submitted by Henry Miller KofC Ontario State On October 26, 2021, Knights of Columbus Ontario State donated 24 winter coats to the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation. This donation is through their Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids campaign. State Warden Henry Miller delivered the coats to Connie Reid, Executive Director of the Catholic Children’s Aid Foundation.
Submitted by Gino Ave Maria Living Outdoor Rosary organized by Ave Maria Council 9494 On Saturday, October 23, 2021, after the 5 P.M. vigil Mass, the Knights of Ave Maria Council serving Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Scarborough and the parish’s Legion of Mary held a live outdoor Rosary for their parishioners. The event was primarily ably organized by SK Carlo Trentadue of our council. As you can see from the photo, taped markings were put on the ground to enable social distancing. An “X” taping marked the Our Father bead which was stationed by a Sir Knight, while the [...]
Submitted by Donny ThiviergeMother Teresa Knight's of Columbus Mother Teresa Council is bringing the community back together by hosting a parish picnic Covid style today. From the feedback from those who attended we would say it was a success. "For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20
