Submitted by GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of the Knights of Columbus Council 13785 held a Special Mass to celebrate the Feast Day of the Consecration to the Holy Family at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough-ON, on Friday 29th December 2023 at 7.00 pm. The Special Mass was officiated by our Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren. Brother Knights along with their families participated in this Holy Mass, together with approximately 400+ parishioners, supported by the music ministry. It was truly an amazing spiritual experience to be blessed and have our families consecrated to the Holy Family.. Prayer cards were distributed before mass, [...]

Submitted by GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishThe story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus is told in nine short Bible readings or lessons from Genesis, the prophetic books and the Gospels, interspersed with the singing of Christmas carols, hymns and choir anthems. St. Barnabas Parish participated in the Festival of the Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday December 17th, 2023 at 4.00pm. It was an event filled with high spirits and joyous moments. It was truly inspiring to see the young youths of our parish in carol singing, as well as parishioners [...]

Submitted by GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of Council 13785 held a Spiritual Reflection-Advent Retreat, on Saturday 25th November 2023 after the 9.00 am mass in the Parish Hall, officiated by our Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren. After group discussions, the men were lead to the church for Adoration and Confession and later ended with another spiritual speech by Fr. Fraser. The theme of the Retreat was ‘How to be better Catholic men’. It was a day filled with many blessings and much needed Spiritual renewal. Our council also extended the invite to our TMIY brothers. Thanks to Fr. Fraser for [...]

Submitted by GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of Council 13785 welcomed our newest brother Josemari (Joey) Castaneda into our council, along with e-member Bro Sheen Pardinas. Bro Joey completed his on demand exemplification online on 2nd Nov'23. After the general meeting on Wed 15th Nov’23, WGK and council members, presented Bro Joey with his new member kit and 3rd degree exemplification certificate, (seen in the picture holding his certificate) along side Bro Sheen holding the council banner. Our heartfelt congratulations goes out to both Bro Joey and Bro Sheen.

Submitted by GK Yolando Fernandes St. Barnabas Parish Members of the Knights of Columbus St. Barnabas Council together with Bishop Charles P Greco Assembly 2113 participated and celebrated in the final Holy Hour Our Lady of Fatima Devotion on Friday 13th October 2023 at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough-ON. There were a total of 7 Honor Guards & the celebrant was Associate Pastor Fr. Fraser McLaren assisted by Deacon Paul Djaja. After holy mass, there was a procession outside the church compound, followed by Eucharistic Adoration thereafter, inside the church. Thanks to all Brother Knights, their families, as well as the [...]

Submitted by GK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishSt. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough, ON., held a Thanksgiving Donation Food Drive for Good Shepherd Ministry, downtown Toronto, on weekend of October 7th-9th 2023 after the weekend masses. GSM is a place that promotes human dignity, open 24/7 and serving hot meals to the homeless in our community. Brother Knights helped with the collection, sorting, packing, weighing and delivery to GSM. Thanks to the parishioners, we were able to collect 1,675 lbs of non-perishable food to help the poor in our community.