Submitted by Hikmat DandanSt. Joseph Syriac CouncilThe first Admission Degree of St. Joseph Syriac Council in Mississauga was arranged by our State Deputy Elect Sir Knight David Peters assisted by Past Master Bro. Joe Mathews, District Deputy 102 Bro. Joseph Remedios, Grand Knight Hikmat Dandan & Bro. Fadi Binno from Jesus The King. Rev. Abouna Khalid Karomi, and 4 deacons also joined the Admission Degree.
Submitted by Jesus The King Council 15045Jesus The King CouncilThe Past Faithful Navigator Ball honoring Sir Knight Eardley Adams was a big success. It was attended by our Worthy State Deputy Elect Sir Knight David Peters who spoke about the dedication of Sir Knight Eardley to the assembly and the order. His Worship Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham also attended and spoke highly about the Knights of Columbus and honored as well both Sir Knight Eardley Adams & Sir Knight Johnny Lee (present Faithful Navigator) for their faithful public service including the City of Markham on patriotic occasions. Worthy Master of [...]
Submitted by Paul O'Neill Msgr. Paul J. Meyer Brother Kevin McCabe made a presentation at Council 4916 May 9 meeting on the Cause for Fr. Vincent Capodanno.All in attendance enjoyed the presentation about Father Capodanno's service as priest, missionary and chaplain who sought to heal and comfort the wounded and dying in the field of battle
Submitted by Bryan (Bill) PelletierAnnunciation of Our LordBrother Dave Stokes accepting the FIRST PLACE NEWSLETTER AWARD on behalf of his late wife Jenny
Submitted by SK Hikmat Michel DandanJesus The King CouncilSK Hikmat Dandan, The Grand Knight of Jesus The King Council 15045 and his daughter EveLareine, a graphic arts student in York designed Our Lady of Guadalupe pin that every knight should have. Our Lady of Guadalupe was a sign from Heaven. In 1531, Holy Mary, the mother of Jesus, appeared to a Mexican devout Christian named Juan Diego and asked him to get Bishop Zummaraga's approval to build her a shrine at Tepayak, a mountainous area where Mexicans lived. When the Bishop refused Diego's request, Holy Mary showed him a place where [...]
Submitted by SK Hikmat Michel DandanJesus The King CouncilIn the 2019 116th State Convention, Jesus the King Council 15045 was awarded THE BEST OVERALL ONTARIO COMMUNITY AWARD & the RUNNER UP FAITH IN ACTION AWARD for JERUSALEM STUDENTS. Also a special tribute in the convention book for the Grand Knight's daughter EveLareine who helped GK Hikmat in designing the State Convention Commemorative pin of Our Lady of Guadalupe that was very popular and included in every delegate's kit. Jerusalem Students has been recognized again in 2019 (already won the Supreme Council International Youth Service Award in San Antonio, Texas in 2013) [...]
Submitted by SK Hikmat Michel DandanJesus The King Council " And whoever welcomes one such child in my name, welcomes me." Mathew 18:2-6 During this Holy Week, what is more worthy than sponsoring the education of a needy Christian student in The Holy Land? The young students in the Melkite Catholic Patriarchate school in Beit Sahour, Shepherds Fields need your help. Yes it was in this place near Bethlehem where the Angel appeared to the shepherds. Jerusalem Students project has already sponsored the education of more than 70 students mostly by KOFC councils and Knights, but there is still more than [...]
Submitted by Paul O'NeillMsgr. Paul J. MeyerGrand Knight Paul O'Neill presented a cheque on behalf of Council 4916 to Msgr. Doyle Secondary School students preparing for a trip to Kenya in May. The students are part of a Service Learning Program and will participate in a build project in Kenya.
Submitted by Dale TuepahSt. Paul the ApostleCouncil 9652 celebrated our founder, Fr. Michael J. McGivney; in conjunction with a Mass for St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School. There were over 200 students, their teachers parishoners & brother Knights present. A short explanation was given by our seminarian, Michel Quenneville, with Fr. Paul Mawalla officiating.
Submitted by BJ HarrisonSt Patrick'sDistrict Deputy 1 Harold Marcotte leads the Rosary at St Patrick’s Grotto (the home of the Venerable Father McGivney honoras) in the lower level of St Patrick’s Basilica, Ottawa on March 26th. Knights and their families from surrounding Councils joined with State Deputy Dan Heffernan to celebrate KofC week in the City of Ottawa, and Founders Day on Friday March 29th. A dinner on Sat March 30 will complete the festivities.
