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January 2010
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Granottier Council Number: 2092
Submited on January 18, 2010 by Council 2092
Authorized by B. Muise, GK
December 17th was the last day of school before Christmas and so Knights from Granottier Council in Owen Sound travelled to the First Nations Reserve at Cape Croker to meet with Brothers there. The objective of the day was to bring Santa to the kids at Cape Croker. Three Brothers from Owen Sound with three Brothers from the 'Cape' visited the eight classrooms of the elementary school, the daycare the kindergarten and the health clinic. The children, as well as the staff, were left with Santa's best wishes and a few goodies. Deacon Ron Johnson was left with a cheque for $300 and half dozen turkeys to give to anyone in need. In discussion over sandwhiches later, the Knights traced this annual activity back to 1954 in the memory of those present. Who knows how long Santa was visiting the kids at the Cape before that?
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Fr. Louis Boue Assembly Number: 2355
Submited on January 18, 2010 by Council 2355
Authorized by David Gelinas, FN
The Colour Guard from Fr. Louis Boue Assembly(2355) & the Dean Wagner Assembly(0862) provided an arch of honour with their swords for the 2010 Olympic Torch bearer that led the Olympic Flame into Kingsville Ontario on Day 55 of the relay on December 23rd. They also presented their swords during the singing of Oh Canada while the two torch bearers passed the Olympic flame from one to the other. Knights from the Kingsville St. John de Brebeuf Council(8233) also offered their support that day.
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East Ferris Council Number: 6664
Submited on January 18, 2010 by Bill Country, Reports Director
New clergy Vestments for Corbeil-Thank you Knights of Columbus!
There are still "White Knights" riding to the rescue of Churches in need! Many vestments for clergy at Paroisse Sacré Coeur Parish were fading and in need of replacement after 20 years of continuous use, some for thirty years. There had never been any vestments for deacon-clergy, although it is most appropriate for the priest-celebrant and the deacon at the Mass to wear matching vestments. Father Jean Marc Raymond and Deacon Frank wrote a letter to the the local Council of the Knights of Columbus requesting funds to purchase vestments for the priest at our parish. We also explained that for the past 10 years the parish has been served by a deacon as administrator, and no proper deacon vestments are available.
The local council 6664 of the Knights of Columbus graciously agreed to give the parish the necessary funds to purchase four new priest's chasubles and four deacon's matching dalmatics with stoles in all four liturgical colors. The new, matching vestments were worn by both deacon and priest on the First Sunday in Lent March 1, 2009.
Thank you, Knights of Columbus!
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Fort William Council Number: 1447
Submited on January 17, 2010 by Wayne Murphy, Reports Director
Fort William Council 1447 (Thunder Bay) celebrated its "First 100 Years" 1910-2010 this weekend. The Ontario State Board joined with us in our celebrations. Our State Chaplain Bishop Simard and State Deputy Yvon Robert are pictured with Past Grand Knights.
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Father Lally Council Number: 5793
Submited on January 6, 2010 by Council 5793
Authorized by Domenic Sanfilippo, GK
On Sunday evening January 3rd Thunder Bay Knights welcomed Brother Mike Farley of Stayner to their Spaghetti Dinner at Columbus Centre. Brother Mike was in Thunder Bay to run the Olympic Torch the following morning. His Brothers made this a very special event for him and presented him with commemorative mugs celebrating Fort William Council 1447's first 100 years. The next morning in spite of the cold they gathered along Arthur Street to cheer him on!
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Bishop Norman Gallagher Council Number: 7332
Submited on January 6, 2010 by Joe Salini, State Treasurer
Knights from councils 1447, 7332 and 8602 (Thunder Bay District 14) are pictured with Brother Michael Farley from Father Lally Council 5793 Collingwood. Brother Mike with family members travelled to Thunder Bay, so he could participate in the Olympic Torch Run. Michael was selected by Coca-Cola Ltd. for his ongoing contribution to the environment. With the help of his Dad (Brother Denis), he submitted a brief essay which describes how he helps with recycling, reusing and cleaning up the local environment. Michael has a genetic disability known as Williams Buren Syndromes that limits him in several ways but does not stop him for a second. The knights welcomed Mike, Denis and Wendy (parents), Chris and Fanglin (brother and sister-in-law) to our monthly Spaghetti Supper. On Monday morning, Brother Mike carried the Olympic Torch down Arthur Street cheered on by family and his brother Knights and 4th degree Honour Guard. Well done Brother Michael, we are all so very proud of your accomplishment.
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Fort William Council Number: 1447
Submited on January 5, 2010 by Council 1447
Authorized by Gilles James Dickson, GK
Brother Michael Farley a 3rd Degree member of Father Lally Council 5793 (Collingwood) carried the Olympic torch in Thunder Bay on Monday January 4th. Brother Michael was cheered on in Thunder Bay by members of Councils 1130, 1447, 7332, 8602 and 9295 plus Sir Knights of the Father Baxter Assembly.
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Father Regis St. James Council Number: 9295
Submited on January 5, 2010 by Council 9295
Authorized by Gilles Boisvert, GK
Congratulation to Brother Hugh Wood and wife Barbara on there 50th Wedding Anniversary.On December 5th-2009.At the Knight of Columbus family pot luck supper Grant Knight Gilles Boisvert presented them with the Supreme Knight Wedding Anniversary Certificate.
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Saint.Paul the Apostle Council Number: 9352
Submited on January 1, 2010 by Council 9352
Authorized by Peter Harte, GK
A great New Years Party was enjoyed by over 120 People at Council 9352. The evening began with a fabulous Roast Beef Dinner, followed by a terrific Comedy show featuring 3 comedians from the Russell Roy Group. A dance followed and the New Year was greated with Champagne. All this was a fund raiser to help defreay the cost of the wonderful renovations made to our Parish Hall.Happy New Year Every One.
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Fr. Cyril W. Sullivan Assembly Council Number: 2288
Submited on January 3, 2010 by Council 2288
Authorized by Michael Rodriguez, GK
Worthy Sir Knights from Fr. Cyril W. Sullivan Assembly 2288 in Brampton provided and honour guard for Brampton Mayor Susan Fennel during the New Years Levee for 2010.
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