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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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.

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.