Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)2018.7.14: Annual pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine, Midland, organized by the five Chinese parishes of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Mass was celebrated by Bishop Kasun, and con-celebrated by 11 priests and 2 deacons. Knights of Columbus provided honour guard service.
Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)On June 9, 2018, the Knights of Columbus participated in a ceremony to dedicate Veterans Square and Cenotaph in the City of Makrham, with unveiling of a plaque on the Cenotaph "In Honour Of Those Who Serve and In Remembrance Of Those Who Fell". The photo was taken with the Town Crier of the City of Markahm, John Webster. A town crier, also called a bellman, is an officer of the court who makes public pronouncements as required by the court. He can also be used to make public announcements in the streets. Criers often [...]
Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)On June 9, 2018, the Knights of Columbus participated in a ceremony to dedicate Veterans Square and Cenotaph in the City of Makrham, with unveiling of a plaque on the Cenotaph "In Honour Of Those Who Serve and In Remembrance Of Those Who Fell". The photo was taken with Mayor of Markham, Frank Scarpitti, and participating St. John Ambulance Brigade
Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)On June 9, 2018, the Knights of Columbus participated in a ceremony to dedicate Veterans Square and Cenotaph in the City of Makrham. The dedication was preceded by a parade from the Markham Veterans Association to the Veterans Square. At the dedication, a plaque on the Cenotaph was unveiled "In Honour Of Those Who Serve and In Remembrance Of Those Who Fell" and was followed by an Act of Remembrance, laying of wreaths and a dove release.
Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)On May 26, 2018, at the Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church, Markham, the evening Mass was followed by a Marian Procession . The scouts carried the statue of Our Lady The Ever Virgin, with the Knights providing honour guard service, to highlight solemnity of the activity.
Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)On May 26, 2018, at the Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church, Markham, the evening Mass was followed by a Marian Procession . The scouts carried the statue of Our Lady The Ever Virgin, with the Knights providing honour guard service, to highlight solemnity of the activity.
Submitted by Jason Kwok (PGK, FDD, PFN)Every year, Chinese Martyrs Council #15463 and All Saints of China Assembly #3484, organize a Remembrance Day Service with 333rd Markham Scout Group to pay tribute to the Canadian soldiers who sacrificed their precious lives to maintain peace of the world and to instill into heart of Canadian citizens, youths and adults alike, the importance of maintaining peace. The ceremony included flag raising, laying of wreaths, reciting of poems and singing.
