Submitted by Bruce S. Poulin, State DeputyAssembly 2838 On Saturday May 4, St. Padre Pio Assembly 2838 celebrated their 20th anniversary. Part of the celebrations saw Faithful Navigator, Socrates Furtado, presenting the Award of Excellence certificate to four members (holding certificates) for their extraordinary service to the Assembly.
On Sunday May 5, 2024 St. Joseph the Worker Council 9988 (Oshawa) held an Exemplification ceremony welcoming 5 new members into the Order and St. Hedwigs Council also welcomed one new member. Congratulations to these 6 new Knights. The 5 new members gave St. Joseph's Council a total of 19 new members surpassing over 200 percent of their quota.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin. On May 4, a special outdoor mass was held in front of San Juan City Hall in Puerto Rico. Hundreds gathered for prayer and our Canadian delegation was more than happy to join our counterpart Knights of Columbus in Puerto Rico and take part in this public prayer.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin. On May 4 the Knights went to Centro Sol Isolina de Caimito in San Juan to distribute several wheelchairs. The center acted as a distribution point where several people in need came to the centre to receive their KofC wheelchair. The expressions of gratitude, filled with tears, for putting our Faith in Action by helping the people in Puerto Rico will always be treasured memories. Proud to be a Knight.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin. The month of April saw our State Deputy visit brother Gino Greco's territory (MIO 7). Part of that visit included an evening whereby he could meet with the district deputies and Gks from the area. No agenda, just a friendly banter between brother Knights.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Bahnam On April 10, our State Deputy visited one of our newest councils: St Bahnam Council 17627 in Cambridge, to inspire the members and promote the 125th anniversary of the Order in Ontario. The launch of this anniversary will officially commence in September 2024.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin. On April 6, Our State Secretary presided over one of the biannual diocesan Association meetings that are being held across the province this month. Matters of regional concern and the selection of Supreme delegates (where applicable) are also being discussed.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Rose of Lima Nine members were exemplified at St Rose of Lima parish in Scarborough on April 14. Council 13244 is well on its way to becoming a triple star Council. Our State Deputy and Communications Director, District Deputy, the Grand Knight of Council 13244 and the Field agent for the area were also in attendance for the event.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.St. Bahnam On April 14 District Deputy Paul O'Neill gave some 125th anniversary swag to the executive of Council 17627 in Cambridge. The previous week, our State Deputy had visited the Council members who expressed an interest in promoting the upcoming 125th anniversary of the Knights in Ontario but they needed some promotional items to help. These items and more are available for sale from the Hamilton Office of the Knights of Columbus.
Submitted by Bruce Poulin.Galt On April 22, our State Deputy paid a visit to the members of Council 2184 in Cambridge who were taking part in a general meeting. They were seeking ways to restart and rebuild their Council as they emerged from the lockdowns. Many options were discussed and new initiatives are being undertaken with a new sense of optimism and hope which is very encouraging.
