Submitted by Past Grand Knight Hikmat Dandan2018 DRILL COMPETITION - Congratulations to St. John Paul II Assembly 3325 winning team members, Faithful Commander SK Ken Cornforth, SK Teddy Fung, Faithful Navigator SK Johnny Lee, SK Richard Schneider & SK Paul DiPietro.
Submitted by Past Grand Knight Hikmat DandanJERUSALEM STUDENTS TOUCHING LIVES IN THE HOLY LAND In 2018 five Jerusalem Students were sponsored until graduation. Thanks to the Councils, Knights and parishioners who made it possible. Thanks to Toronto Council 1388 which sponsors 6 students (Gold Sponsor). Each of these sponsors will receive a Certificate of Appreciation from the Melkite Catholic Archbishop of Jerusalem. Consider sponsoring a student. It is as little as C$ 21 per month (C$ 250 annual) to share a student. Your generous gesture of providing the gift of education will lay the foundation for successful Christian families that will [...]
Submitted by Tim Salisbury - Youth DirectorFather Roshan from St. Raphael's parish in Burlington received his first degree on Friday May 25th in Burlington as a member of Monsignor James Corbet Warren Memorial Council (Council 5073). Council 5073 is proud to welcome to Father Roshan to the Council and to the Knights.
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
