Submitted by Pierre ChartierRideauA second stain glass painting of the "Face of Jesus" was completed by Council 2444 to create a "merciful climate" in the Confessional Room of St. Francis de Sales Church in Smiths Falls as well as cast more colorful light in the room. The first painting of a "welcoming paraclete" was completed last fall to the inside window. Father Brennan hopes that more parishioners will partake in the beautiful sacrament of Reconciliation as a consequence. Vivat Jesus ... our Merciful Savior!

Submitted by Pierre ChartierRideauPilgrimage of St. Joseph Icon On Thursday, Sept. 28th Father Brennan led the KofC and fellow parishioners in a solemn and inspirational Liturgy of the Hour as part of the Knight’s Pilgrimage of St. Joseph Icon. Father Brennan reminded us that our world desperately needs men and women of courage. But in a particular way it needs courageous fathers – men willing to stand up and to carry out their own mission of protecting, defending, and raising future generations. It needs men willing to risk it all, to offer the world Jesus!

Submitted by Pierre ChartierSt. Patrick's FallowfieldTwenty-five hand made Lenten Wreaths comprised of thorn branches imported from Israel, an Easter Cross prayer card, as well as a replica lapel pin were assembled by Council 11271 and sold to interested parishioners. The total proceeds were donated to the parish and charitable organizations supported by our Council. All items of the wreath were donated by a member of our Council.

Submitted by Pierre ChartierSt. Patrick's FallowfieldCouncil 11271 of St. Patrick's Fallowfield parish was the proud host of the Silver Rose Pilgrimage in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Father Tom Riopelle led our Council and Congregation in special prayers prior to our weekend masses where the icon was on display on the altar. Brother Anthony Galveias also led our parishioners in a special online Rosary Recital with the Silver Rose on display. Our Council would like to thank Brother Michel Issa for his coordination of these events.

Submitted by Pierre ChartierSt. Patrick's FallowfieldOver 16 knights set up our life-size Outdoor Nativity of St. Patrick's Fallowfield which included our unique "Baby Jesus" that was obtained from Bethlehem and placed in the "Grotto Star" by one of our Knights on a previous personal pilgrimage. A few Knights also repaired the kneeling rails in our church while others set up the nativity outdoors!

Submitted by Pierre Chartier St. Patrick's Fallowfield Council 11271 Our Council has designed two separate, practical items which are being sold to our parishioners as a parish fund raising project. To help facilitate the message of "social distancing" we designed protective face masks with our theme of "Keep Christ in Christmas" silk screened on them as well as a practical tea towel with the same slogan in six different designs. Two great stocking stuffers that help to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas!

Submitted by Pierre ChartierSt. Patrick's Fallowfield Council 11271Thirteen knights replaced all of the screen windows with storm windows of our heritage church in Fallowfield. "Many hands make for less work"! All of them wore face masks to assure that our pandemic medical guidelines were followed. Great camaraderie was had by all!