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Installation of Newly Elected Officers

2023-09-13T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishCongratulations to all the newly elected Officers and their families, of St. Barnabas Council 13785 that completed their installation along with 4 other councils of District #63 at St. Justin Martyr Parish, Unionville, ON. The installation ceremony was officiated by WDD SK Patt Fernandes, WMIO SK Wilfred Gomez and the host WGK SK Robert Buick. The installation of the council officers was conducted by W/Chaplain Fr. Jibin, Deacon Gordon Lee, W/Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren (St. Barnabas Council), WDD SK Patt Fernandes and MIO SK Wilfred Gomez. Heartfelt congratulations goes out to the other 4 councils (St. [...]

Installation of Newly Elected Officers 2023-09-13T00:00:00+00:00

Holy Hour Fatima Devotion

2023-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilMembers of the the Knights of Columbus St. Barnabas Council 13785, together with Bishop Charles P Greco Assembly 2113 participated and celebrated in the Holy Hour Our Lady of Fatima Devotion on Thursday July 13th 2023 at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough-ON. The Holy Hour Fatima Devotion started in May’23 and is held every 13th of the month until October’23. There were a total of 8 Honor Guards & the celebrant was Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren, assisted by Deacon Paul Djaja. After holy mass, there was a procession outside the church compound, followed by [...]

Holy Hour Fatima Devotion 2023-07-13T00:00:00+00:00

Spiritual Lenten Retreat

2023-03-19T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilSt. Barnabas Council 13785 held its Spiritual Reflection Faith in Action program by having a Spiritual Lenten Men’s Retreat at St. Barnabas Parish, officiated by our Worthy Chaplain – Fr. Fraser McLaren on Sunday 19th March 2023. Our Council also extended the invite to TMIY men’s ministry who joined in our spiritual celebration. Fr. Fraser started off with a reflection on Lent by giving a spiritual speech for 30 minutes, followed by Holy Adoration in the church. During the Holy Adoration, Fr. Fraser and Fr. Samoj were available for confession for the brother knights. After [...]

Spiritual Lenten Retreat 2023-03-19T00:00:00+00:00

St. Barnabas Council 13785 One Degree Exemplification – District 63

2023-02-18T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishDistrict 63 held a One Degree Exemplification (Charity, Unity, Fraternity) at St. Parick’s Parish, Markham-ON, on Saturday 18th February 2023 St. Barnabas Council 13785 was one of the council’s that participated in this One Degree Exemplification. We are excited to have 5 new members as part of our team and thank them for joining our ministry, as we journey together in faith, to support our parish priest, the church and our community.

St. Barnabas Council 13785 One Degree Exemplification – District 63 2023-02-18T00:00:00+00:00

Consecration to the Holy Family Celebration at St. Barnabas Parish

2022-12-30T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by GK SK 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. The Special Mass was officiated by our Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren on Friday 30th December 2022 at 7.00pm at St. Barnabas Parish. Brother Knights along with their families participated in this Holy Mass, together with approximately 300+ parishioners, supported by the music ministry. It was truly an amazing spiritual experience. To remember this special occasion, Brother Knights along with their families participated in a [...]

Consecration to the Holy Family Celebration at St. Barnabas Parish 2022-12-30T00:00:00+00:00

Keeping Christ in Christmas at St. Barnabas Parish

2022-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt, Barnabas ParishMembers of the Knights of Columbus Council 13785 helped decorate the church, parish hall and outdoors in preparation for Christmas and keeping Christ in Christmas, at St. Barnabas Parish-Scarborough-ON. Between the weeks of December 11th and 18th, Brother Knights along with other members performed various tasks such as, installing the nativity cribs in the church and parish hall, as well as the outdoor crib, put up the fresh Christmas trees and decorate them, install the wreath in the narthex, put lights everywhere, etc. Thanks to Brother Knights Tony Haward, Jimmy Young, Sheldon Iyengar, Bosco [...]

Keeping Christ in Christmas at St. Barnabas Parish 2022-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

KOFC 13785 Membership Drive

2022-12-04T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishKnights of Columbus Council 13785 held a Membership Drive after the weekend masses on December 3rd and 4th, 2022, at St. Barnabas Parish-Scarborough-ON. The event was supported by Worthy Chaplain Fr. Fraser McLaren, Fraternal Advisor-Field Agent Bro. Stephen Dugal and Pastor Fr. Hansoo Park. Brother Knights of Council 13785 along with WGK, DGK, FS and Membership Director were present and assisted with the event. The Knights were able to register 21 prospects during the membership drive. WGK along with Brother Knights will reach out immediately with the respective prospects, followed by a presentation and [...]

KOFC 13785 Membership Drive 2022-12-04T00:00:00+00:00

Helping Hands to St. Barnabas CWL Ministry

2022-11-22T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of St. Barnabas Knights of Columbus Council 13785 provided helping hands to St. Barnabas CWL Ministry on Tuesday 22nd November 2022. CWL Ministry recently conducted their Out of the Cold Donation Drive project asking for various household essentials and hygiene products for the poor people in our community. CWL reached out to KOFC 13785 for help. Brother Knights helped CWL Ministry by collecting the donated items from the Parish Hall, loading them in their vehicles, and deliver and off load the donated items to Warden Woods Community Center in Scarborough-ON, where the donated [...]

Helping Hands to St. Barnabas CWL Ministry 2022-11-22T00:00:00+00:00

Winter Coats for Kids Donation Drive

2022-11-20T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilSt. Barnabas Knights of Columbus Council 13785 held Coats for Kids Donation Drive on the weekend of Sat 19th and Sun 20th November 2022 after the weekend masses at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough-ON for children ages 6-12 years (boys and girls). The Knights collected a total of 26 bags of new and gently used winter coats, of which approx. 18-20 winter coats were brand new, of various sizes, for the ages requested, in addition to $20/- cash donation. Thanks to all the parishioners of St. Barnabas Parish as well as everyone that donated generously, [...]

Winter Coats for Kids Donation Drive 2022-11-20T00:00:00+00:00

Faith Activity – St. Barnabas Church Maintenance

2022-11-02T00:00:00+00:00

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilEach year, beginning Spring until end Fall, Brother Knights from KOFC Council 13785, as well as some parish brothers, maintain the Church Grounds at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough-ON. During this period, each week, Brother Knights help facilitate the maintenance of the Parish grounds and surrounding areas, by mowing the church lawn, clean-up, trimming branches, bagging leaves during fall, shed maintenance, dumping garbage in the dumpsters, etc. Thanks to all Brother Knights that continue to do each year, these good works of charity and supporting our Parish Pastor with the upkeep of the Church grounds.

Faith Activity – St. Barnabas Church Maintenance 2022-11-02T00:00:00+00:00

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