Submitted by Gabriel Riverso, District Deputy # 100The Holy Family Icon on display in occasion of the Council Prayer Member's Group @ St Mary's Church, Hagersville, organized By the Worthy Grand Knight Greg Lougheed and Council members
Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)On May 26, 2018, at the Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church, Markham, the evening Mass was followed by a Marian Procession . The scouts carried the statue of Our Lady The Ever Virgin, with the Knights providing honour guard service, to highlight solemnity of the activity.
Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)On May 26, 2018, at the Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church, Markham, the evening Mass was followed by a Marian Procession . The scouts carried the statue of Our Lady The Ever Virgin, with the Knights providing honour guard service, to highlight solemnity of the activity.
Submitted by Pro-Life Chairman Greg MacDonald, PGK, Membership DirectorOn Thursday May, 17, 2018, Council 8919 hosted a 3rd Degree at Our Lady of the Atonement Family Center, where 30 2nd Degree Brothers received their Knighthood Degree. Council 8919 proudly welcomes Brothers Dennis Walsh, Ian Crawford and Mazin Naim. The event was conducted by our area 3rd Degree Team consisting of Brother Paul Peltier (Conferring Officer), Andrew Peltier (Warden), Gerry Moynahan (Music) and Marcel St Pierre representing Ontario State. Assisting in the degree were our Worthy District Deputy Al Sims, Grand Knight Dave Orosz, Brothers Paul Ratko, Frank Pellerin, Naev Francis and [...]
Submitted by Allen Topliffe, PGK, Pro-Life ChairmanOver the weekend of April 28 and 29, Council 8919 distributed prolife lapel roses and collected donations following each mass. Through the generosity of our Parishioners we were able to collect $ 748.00 . These monies were then donated to Birthright of Windsor / Essex County Thank you to Brothers Vince Buglisi, Dave Algudady and Greg MacDonald for assisting. Allen Topliffe, PGK Pro-Life Charman
Submitted by Paul Ratko, PGK, Mothers Day ChairmanOnce again this year Council 8919 presented Carnations to all Mothers, Mother-in-law, Grandmothers and ‘Mothers be’ at the 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday May 12th and the 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday May 13th. Our Parish Priest and Council Spiritual Advisor Fr. Rob Rocheleau then provided a blessing for all women who have nurtured us throughout our lives. Thank you to all our Brother Knights who assisted distributing these carnations on both days honouring our ladies.
Submitted by Paul O'Neill, Grand KnightThe Pastor of St. Clement Church, Cambridge, Father Peter celebrated his 25th Anniversary in the priesthood. Brothers of Council 4916 set up the Church hall for the reception and then reset the hall following the May 6 celebration. Congratulations to Father Peter
Submitted by Ted Rocheleau, PGKWith the support from Kingsville Minor Soccer, the Kingsville Council 8233 hosted the Knights of Columbus Soccer Penalty Kick for 2018 with much success with 43 kids taking part. The Soccer Penalty Kick was held over a two days period after a rain out on the first day. The main shooting took place on the rain date Thursday with the tie breakers and presentations on the following Tuesday. Pictured are just some of the winners who took part. This year, the Knights had at least one participate in every age category from boys and girls ages 9 [...]
Submitted by Paul O'Neill, Grand KnightThe Pastor of St. Clement Church, Cambridge, Father Peter celebrated his 25th Anniversary in the priesthood. Brothers of Council 4916 set up the Church hall for the reception and then reset the hall following the May 6 celebration. Congratulations to Father Peter
Submitted by Mike Meady, DD 14Dew Drop Food Drive 2018 - All 6 of the Thunder Bay Knights of Columbus Councils held a food drive at the 3 Thunder Bay Metro stores on Saturday May 12. The Food Drive was a great success 10 full half ton loads of food products, 10 coolers with hamburger, hams, pork chops, wiener’s, sausages, e.t.c. and over $ 2,200 in cash and food card donations. None of this would have been possible without the 50 volunteers, Knights and spouses. Thank you very much to all the volunteers and the 3 Metro stores. I spoke with [...]
