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Remembrance Day Parade

2023-11-16T17:14:07+00:00

Submitted by Joseph Bodnar, State Treasurer S.K. Leonard T. Smith Squire Circle 4742 On Saturday November 11, 2023 Counsellors and Squires from the S.K. Leonard T. Smith Squire Circle 4742 gathered to march in the City of Oshawa Remembrance Day parade to remember the men and women who gave their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Since its Charter in 2001 the Circle has attended the parade each year carrying the wreaths from the Knights of District 36 and 37. Two former Squires, Craig Zealand (3rd from left)and Owen Kay (3rd from right), who are now members of the [...]

Remembrance Day Parade 2023-11-16T17:14:07+00:00

Council 15999 Coats for Kids Donation

2023-11-08T18:17:26+00:00

Submitted by Ray Francoeur, Grand Knight St. Helen the Cross Council 15999 On October 27th, St. Helen the Cross Council 15999 presented 7 boxes of winter coats to Community Care West Niagara. They were extremely happy to receive them, as the cold weather is fast approaching. At the same time a cheque was presented in the amount of $500 to support their Food Drive. Further, our Council presented a cheque for their Food Drive, so they could purchase badly needed food and produce.  

Council 15999 Coats for Kids Donation 2023-11-08T18:17:26+00:00

Coats to Veterans

2023-10-31T12:50:47+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State Deputy Ontario State Council On October 30, 2023, three days after the official launch of the Poppy Campaign, leaders and members of the Knights of Columbus gathered at Veterans House Canada (VHC) in Ottawa to donate 12 boxes of coats (72 coats in total) for our retired Canadian men and women in uniform who are homeless or in need of assistance. This initiative builds on the legacy of the Knights of Columbus supporting the Canadian Armed Forces with the Canadian Catholic Army Huts during the Great War and the Canadian Army Huts during the Second [...]

Coats to Veterans 2023-10-31T12:50:47+00:00

Council 9989 Exemplification

2023-10-31T13:20:32+00:00

Submitted by Joseph Bodnar, State Treasurer St. Joseph the Worker On Sunday October 29th, 2023, St. Joseph the Worker Council 9989 in Oshawa welcomed 5 new members to join their council. Welcome to all the new members and a special welcome to John Toledo (front row middle) who joined our council after spending 6 years holding different positions as a squire member of the S.K. Leonard T. Smith Circle 4742 Squire circle including Chief Squire.    

Council 9989 Exemplification 2023-10-31T13:20:32+00:00

Council 4973 Church Drive

2023-10-31T12:48:46+00:00

Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State Deputy Ontario State Council The success of church drives are often dependent on the support of the local priest. Nowhere is the influence of the local parish priest more evident than with Father Eugene O'Reilly Council 4973 at Saint Mary's Church in Brampton (ON). Following every mass on Saturday and Sunday this past weekend, the parishioners were invited to stay for some light refreshments at which point, Reverend Liborio Amaral went to every table and asked every eligible Catholic man to join the Knights of Columbus. The results were record breaking and his support of [...]

Council 4973 Church Drive 2023-10-31T12:48:46+00:00

Coats for Kids donation

2023-10-23T18:13:44+00:00

Submitted by KofC Ontario State Council Each year the Ontario State Board officers distribute 2 boxes of coats to the needy children in their area of residence. This year State Treasurer, Joe Bodnar, was asked by St. Joseph the Worker St. Vincent de Paul Society for some assistance in providing coats for the families applying for assistance.

Coats for Kids donation 2023-10-23T18:13:44+00:00

Councils Gather for the Miriam Center Fundraiser Dinner

2023-10-23T20:10:15+00:00

Submitted by KofC Ontario State Council On the Saturday October 21, almost 200 hundred parishioners from Ottawa and Orleans gather for the annual steak dinner fundraising event for the Miriam Center. Four councils hosted the event, Councils #5925 (Orléans) , #7873 (Divine Infant), #9005 (Good Shepherd), and 11500 (Sainte Marie d'Orléans), provided all the volunteers needed to make this event a success. For more information on how you can help the Pregnancy Care Center please visit: https://miriamcentre.ca/      

Councils Gather for the Miriam Center Fundraiser Dinner 2023-10-23T20:10:15+00:00

Archbishop Fundraiser Dinner

2023-10-17T13:57:30+00:00

Submitted by Ron Hut, MIO Ontario State Council Members of the Knights of Columbus in the Ottawa area gathered on October 14, 2023 to celebrate Columbus Day with a fundraising dinner for the Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall and State Chaplain of the Order, Bishop Marcel Damphousse. Almost 150 Knights attended the event and raised approximately $3,700.00 for His Grace." Photo: (L to R) Archbishop of Ottawa Cornwall and State Chaplain for the Order in Ontario, Bishop Damphousse, Ottawa Diocesan Chairman Domenico Pontone and Immediate Past Diocesan Association Chairman Ron Hutt strike a pose with the cheque for $3,700 donated to His Grace.

Archbishop Fundraiser Dinner 2023-10-17T13:57:30+00:00

CCoats for Kids

2023-10-31T14:00:12+00:00

Submitted by  Jim Galvin, Deputy Grand Knight St. Ann Canadian's all know the value of warm Winter clothing. Sadly, not all have the means for this Canadian necessity. The Coats for Kids program ensures that no child in need goes without a winter coat. Through the efforts of KoC St. Ann's Council #10009 we've ensured that so many children will not go without this coming Winter season. This year, the 11 boxes of new winter jackets were donated to the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board and  Peel District School Board. #SpreadingtheWarmth  

CCoats for Kids 2023-10-31T14:00:12+00:00

Parish Food Drive Update

2023-10-18T10:34:33+00:00

Submitted by GK Joe Crane Pieta Council 6026 The Georgetown Knights of Columbus were notified by the local Georgetown Bread Basket on September 14th that their requirements were steadily increasing and that they would be in need for the Thanksgiving weekend. In cooperation with Father David Walter, our Pastor and Chaplain,  we made arrangements with the CWL, and our parish secretary placed notices in our parish bulletin. Food donation bags from the Georgetown Bread Basket were provided after masses on the  two weekends prior September 30th. The food containers were in turn filled and returned for October 1st delivery to the [...]

Parish Food Drive Update 2023-10-18T10:34:33+00:00

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