Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyWhile many councils hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies at their respective local parishes, only a handful of Roundtables did likewise. The Roundtable at St. Basil's Parish in Ottawa did host a special remembrance Day Mass for the Veteran's which was very well received by the parishioners.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyCouncil 18495 in MiltonOn November 13, our Worthy District Deputy #67, Rory Facca, conducted the first Installation of Officers ceremony for Council #18495 in Milton. During the ceremony, District Deputy Facca also presented the members with a special tablecloth donated by our State Deputy in celebration of this new Council in Ontario.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn October 5, members of Notre-Dame Council #8549 in Oshawa gathered to celebrate their 40th Anniversary. Some 120 brother Knights and ladies and a dozen Squires attended the milestone event.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyAlmost 30 brothers and Sir Knights took part in the funeral procession for SK Marcel Gauvin in Wendover, Ontario on November 13. SK Marcel had been a member of the Order for 52 years and his wisdom and support of the Knights will be sorely missed. "Tempest Fugit, Memento Mori"bienfaisance de l’archevêque.Canada.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyOn November 9, more than 190 brother Knights, their wives and guests attended the annual Archbishop's dinner in Ottawa. Funds raised are to support the Archbishop's charities. Le 9 novembre, plus de 190 frères Chevaliers, leurs épouses et leurs invités ont assisté au dîner annuel de l’Archevêque à Ottawa. Les fonds amassés serviront à soutenir les œuvres de bienfaisance de l’archevêque.Canada.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputySt. Monica Jubilee CouncilOn November 9, the dream became a reality for the parishioners of St. Monica Parish when 17 Catholic men came together to be exemplified into the Knights of Columbus followed by the election of officers for this new Council. These new members, combined with eight transfers means that they have enough members to start a new council. This is the second new Council for Ontario - the only two thus far in Canada. Congratulations to all those who have contributed to this success.
Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyThousands of brother Knights attended Remembrance Day ceremonies all across this beautiful province. The one held at Veterans House Canada - Ottawa is only one example. In this case, well over a hundred people gathered at Veterans' House Canada - Ottawa to commemorate Remembrance Day. Among them were 16 brother Knights. To learn about Veterans’ House Cenotaph Project Campaign, visit https://ontariokofc.ca/programs/faith-in-action/community/veterans-house-cenotaph-project-campaign/
Submitted by Joseph BodnarSt. Joseph the Worker Council 9989 in Oshawa. On Sunday November 3, 2024, State Treasurer Joe Bodnar, welcomed Aydan Pacheco to the Knights of Columbus St. Joseph the Worker Council 9989 in Oshawa. It was a special event as Aydan joined the S.K. Leonard T. Smith Squires Circle 4742 eight years ago holding many different executive positions including Chief Squire before graduating from the program. Acting as one of the Circles Squire Counselors, Joe had the opportunity to watch a young 10 year old boy mature over an eight year period to become a young man and true [...]
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Hamilton bay half-marathon Saturday October 12, 2024 Join the run or donate to the Half Marathon fundraising run for the Compassionate Community Care charity. This is the fifth year for the fund-raising run. For more information, Click Here
