Submitted by Jaime Libaque, Grand KnightContinuing its tradition, the St Lawrence Martyr Council organized the LifeChain. As in the previous three years we had a good attendance of Brother Knights, their families and parishioners. Even a priest from a neighbour parish joined us. This year the count was 134. A group picture was taken and refreshments offered at the end of the event. Approximately $ 400 were raised for Campaign Life Coalition.

Submitted by Jaime Libaque, Grand KnightContinuing with its tradition the St Lawrence Council organized a pilgrimage to the Martyrs' Shrine in Midland. A full bus of parishioners attended and an extra car had to be arranged. The program included Stations of the Cross. The Council was one of the five chosen to recite a decade of the Living Rosary, with ten parishioners saying a Hail Mary each in different languages.

Submitted by Jaime Libaque, Grand KnightThe St Lawrence Knights of Columbus Council organized a Thanksgiving Food Drive, in partnership with the Parish Women’s Group. The food collection of non-perishable items started early in September. The donations have doubled this year reaching an all-time record of 1,465lbs. The food items collected were donated to Food Banks / distribution centers including the Agincourt Community Services and Good Shepherd Ministries. in time for Thanksgiving. Thank you letters were received from both recipients and a letter of recognition received from the local MP. A formal presentation was made with coverage from the local media.

Submitted by Jaime Libaque, Grand KnightThe Installation of Officers went very well. A total of 30 people were present, including an H/G. The re-elected GK Jaime Libaque, FDD,PFN congratulaed the 4 new Officers and shared the good news of the Council winning a Double Star Award (one of the 8 winning Councils in Ontario). The Council had also won the "Best Council Award in Division 4" in Ontario during the 2016-17 fraternal year.