Submitted by Rolland BesnerOntario Council 755On March 12, a donation presentation to another great cause by Ontario Council #755 was presented to St. Vincent de Paul (Cornwall), to help support the needy families in their community.
Submitted by Rolland BesnerOntario CouncilA donation to a very worthy cause in the amount os $ 1,500.00. Pictured Grand Knight Roland Besner with the Executive Directior of the centre. The Children’s Treatment Centre is a community based, community supported agency committed to the prevention and treatment of child abuse in Cornwall. We provide free assessment and treatment to any child in need and that child’s family. The Centre is a unique agency. It is entirely funded by the community it serves and receives no government funding. As such, it is able to channel the bulk of its resources towards those who [...]
Submitted by Roland BesnerOntario Council 755A new program for us this year. "FOOD FOR FAMILY'S" Pictured left to right Ron Cambridge Community Director, Grand Knight Roland Besner and Norm's kind lady. We support two parishes in our community and this year we decided to contact the Pastors to recommend each three familes in need. Our Council budgeted $ 1,500.00 on this program. This program has taught us of the great need that is out there in supporting families.
Submitted by Roland BesnerOntario Council 755As Grand Knight I had the opportunity to meet some great athletes from our area. Our council is very proud to be a supporter of this great cause in Cornwall. The picture is but one of the many players from the "SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL TEAM: on practice night.
Submitted by Roland BesnerOntario Council 755Knights of Columbus Council 755 are proud to be part of the Coats for Kids program. This year once again we will distributing a number of winter coats to those in need. Pictured from left to right Norm Fontaine Financial Secretary, Ron Campbridge Community director, Claude Poirier Past Grand Knight and Grand Knight Roland Besner
Submitted by Roland BesnerOntario Council 755KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ONTARIO COUNCIL 755 HONOR THE CLERGY ON NOVEMBER 5th The annual Clergy Night event held by the Knights of Columbus Council 755 in Cornwall is a special evening dedicated to honoring and celebrating the local clergy of the diocese says Grand Knight Roland Besner The event included a formal dinner, speeches, and presentations to recognize the contributions of priests, deacons, and other clergy members from the Diocese of Alexandria-Cornwall. At this years event we were honored to have in attendance the Ontario State Chaplain Marcel Damphousse Archbishop of the Ottawa-Cornwall diocese. This is [...]
Submitted by Rolland BesnerOntario Council 755On October 6th our Council took part in raising funds for Pro Life at Blessed Sacrament and St. Peters Church. The event was chaired by Brother Norman Fontaine and included upwards of ten volunteers selling at the various masses. Pictured are Financial Secretary Norman Fontaine Chairman and Deacon Richard Murphy of St. Peters Parish in Cornwall. Our Council 755 topped up the receipts and made a donation to Pro Life in the amount of $ 1,000.00.
Submitted by Rolland BesnerOntario Council 755Council 755 presented Robine Sabourin of the Childrens Treatment Centre with a donation of $ 1,500.00 towards the annual celebrity walk fund raiser. The Children’s Treatment Centre operates without government funding. It exists primarily because of donations from local businesses, corporations, financial institutions, civic groups, churches and concerned individuals.
Submitted by Rolland BesnerOntario Council 755On September 22, 2024 Council 755 volunteers along with members of the Catholic Women's League helped to support a spaghetti fund raiser with proceeds to St. Peters parish. Our Council paid for the food and supplies. The event was held in our own facility. Over 200 plates were served that evening.
Submitted by Rolland BesnerOntario Council 755Council 755 together with volunteers from council 0416 St. Andrews shared the workload of preparing the turkey for the supper. Picture is that of Council 755 kitchen.
