Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand Knight" Who ever welcomes one such child in my name, welcomes me." During The Holy Month of Christmas, extend your generosity and give the gift of education to a needy Christian student in the Holy Land which ultimately preserves the Christian presence. 71 students have been sponsored in 2017, 11 already graduated, thanks to the Knights of Columbus all over North America. Sponsor a student, it is as little as C$ 21 per month. Visit www.jerusalemstudents.org or call PGK Hikmat 416-893 8060.

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightThe Jerusalem Students Mass on Sunday 22nd October was a memorable one with the Byzantine liturgy and tradition. Rev. Ibrahim ElHaddad welcomed the KOFC dignitaries and our Worthy State Deputy SK Dan Heffernan. Then Rev. Ibrahim asked the sponsors to stand and blessed them. Our State Deputy thanked the sponsors and their generosity. He also thanked the project chairman for his enthusiastic perseverance to help needy Christian students in the Holy Land. 71 Students are sponsored, 11 graduated, more than C$ 100,000 contributed to the school in tuition fees since the start. Each sponsor [...]

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightPGK Henry Miller representing the Gold Sponsor, Toronto Council receiving the files of their Jerusalem Students and the Certificates of Appreciation from Ontario State Deputy, Sir Knight Dan Heffernan. Jerusalem Students project is not only about education but also about preserving the Christian presence in the Holy Land. Visit www.jerusalemstudents.org or call Chairman Hikmat 416-893 8060.

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightThree students sponsored by Toronto Council 1388 graduated while under their sponsorship. The Melkite Catholic Archbishop of Jerusalem Most Rev. Joseph Jules Zerey sent three Certificates of Appreciation to Toronto Council. By sponsoring a needy student in The Holy Land, you will be laying the foundation for a successful Christian family. Call PGK Hikmat 416-893 8060 to get more information.

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand Knight70 % of sponsors in Jerusalem Students are Assemblies, Councils and Brother Knights. 30% are faithful parishioners. Some of the Assemblies and councils are: Ave Maria Council 9494, Bishop Edward Herrmann Assembly 2727 USA, Greater Columbus Chapter USA, Jesus The King 15045, North York Council 4393, Oak Ridges Council 13094, Ontario Columbian Squires, St. Clare of Asissi 13630, St. Justin Martyr 11708, St. Mark's Council 10874, St. Patrick's Council 7689, St. Joseph Highland Creek 11525, St. Rose of Lima 13244, Toronto Council 1388 the Gold Sponsor. Make a motion in your assembly or council [...]

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightSt. John Paul II Assembly 3325 arranged the Honor Guard which was very appropriate as Sunday 22nd October was also St. John Paul II Saint Day, the Patron Saint of the Assembly and he had also consecrated the Cathedral of the Transfiguration in 1984. St. John Paul II Assembly was also joined by All Saints of China Assembly, Bishop Greco Assembly, and Michael Power Assembly. Many sponsors of Jerusalem Students are Assemblies and Councils. Sponsor a needy Christian Student in The Holy Land, call PGK Hikmat 416-893 8060.

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightThe Jerusalem Students Mass was followed by a reception in the lobby of The Cathedral of Transfiguration. Middle Eastern finger foods were served. Both our Worthy State Deputy SK Dan and Toronto Council PGK SK Henry cut special ceremonial cakes dedicated for the occasion. The Founder & Chairman of Jerusalem Students SK Hikmat & GK Rami accompanied them. Preserve the Christian presence in the Holy Land by sponsoring a student. Visit www.jerusalemstudents.org or call 416-893 8060.

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightJerusalem Students project by Jesus The King Council 15045 preserves the Christian presence and lays the foundation for successful Christian families in The Holy Land. The above photos are for the sponsored students who have graduated from the Melkite Catholic Patriarchate School in Beit Sahour, Shepherds Fields'. Without the continuous support of the sponsors, many students would not probably be able to graduate. 70 % of the sponsors are Brother Knights, councils, assemblies and 30% are faithful Christians from all over North America. The sponsor pays the tuition fee C$ 500 in various flexible [...]

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightTHE MELKITE CATHOLIC PATRIARCHATE SCHOOL 2017 GRADUATION IN THE HOLY LAND. Without the continuous support of the JERUSALEM STUDENTS sponsors, many students would not probably have been able to graduate. The students of the Patriarchate School got outstanding results. With an average of 98.6% Nicola Abu Sa'da was the first place student in all of Beit Sahour's schools, and fifth on the level of Bethlehem district. 8 more students scored above 90%. MS Sawsan, the school principal, thanked the Knights of Columbus for their wonderful support. In 2017, Jerusalem Students project transferred in Feb, [...]

Submitted by SK Hikmat Dandan, Past Grand KnightJESUS THE KING COUNCIL AWARDED. Jesus The King Council was the winner of the Best Council Award for its Valentine Knight Annual Party during the 114th Ontario KOFC Convention. Thanks to Chairman John and all those who helped. The council was also the Best Bulletin runner up. Many Knights visited its Jerusalem Students booth and promised to sponsor a needy Christian student in the Holy Land, call PGK Hikmat: 416-893 8060. Holy Land Handicrafts, also a project by Jesus The King, was a great attraction, call Chairman Hani: 647-533 4550. GK Ibrahim & PGK [...]