Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishThe last Fatima Devotion was held on Thursday 13th October 2022 at St. Barnabas Parish, Toronto-ON, after five months of its initiation in June 2022. KOFC Council 13785 were truly blessed to be part of this great spiritual journey and experience the grace and devotion to our Blessed Mother. The Holy Hour and Mass was followed by Procession outside the Church compound led by Fr. Hansoo and Deacon Paul, alongside KOFC Assembly Honor Guards, and Eucharistic Adoration thereafter inside the church. The Consecration to the Holy Family prayer was also recited after the mass. [...]

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. BarnabasMembers of the Knights of Columbus 13785 participated and supported the Thanksgiving Food Drive over the long weekend (Sat 8th & Sun 9th Oct) after each weekend mass, at St. Barnabas Parish, Toronto-ON. Thanks to the generous donation from the parishioners of St. Barnabas Parish, the knights were able to pack and deliver 2,002 lbs of non-perishable food, in addition to $ 50/- in cash donation, to Good Shepherd Ministries, Downtown Toronto-ON, on 11th October 2022. Good Shepherd continue to provide Meals-to-Go to people who are struggling with homelessness and poverty.

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas CouncilMembers of the KOFC Council 13785 supported and participated in the Life Chain event on Sun Oct 2nd, 2022 from 2-3pm, at the 4 intersections in front of St. Barnabas Parish on 10 Washburn Way, Toronto. Approx 130 parishioners, including our Parish Pastor and Associate Pastors, participated in a peaceful demonstration, reciting prayers, saying the rosary and holding the placards that were distributed by members of the KOFC 13785.

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishMembers of KOFC 13785 got together an re-ignited the Bottle Drive Campaign in support of Special Olympics, which helps athletes with disabilities compete in games around the world. Council members were encouraged to be generous, by keeping aside their change(small or large) from their empty bottle refunds and to donate the proceeds to our council. Within less than 2 months of this initiative, the council collected approx. $ 206.60 so far. This is clear evidence that "team work" goes a long way and small change collectivey adds to a great sum at the end [...]

Submitted by GK SK Yolando FernandesSt. Barnabas ParishSir Knights and Members of KOFC 13785 together with Bishop Charles P Greco Assembly 2113 participated and celebrated in the Holy Hour Our Lady of Fatima Devotion on Tuesday 13th September 2022 at St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough-ON. The Holy Hour and Mass was followed by Procession outside the Church compound led by Fr. Fraser McLaren and Deacon Paul Djaja, alongside KOFC Assembly 2113 Honor Guards, and Eucharistic Adoration thereafter inside the church. Parishioners and members from other ministries came together in Faith to celebrate and honor our Blessed Mother.