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HELP US GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT
WHAT OUR KNIGHTS DO
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Church Activities
Keep Christ in Christmas Parish Fundraising Religious Devotions
Clergy Appreciation Night Vocation ProgramMarian Hour of Prayer
Community Activities
Pro-Life Activities Blood DriveHealth Services Needy Families
Social Activities Food Drive
Family Activities
Visit the Sick Assisting Those in NeedParish Fundraising Memorials
Social Events Family of the Month/Year
Youth Activities
Columbian Squires Basketball Free ThrowSubstance Abuse Poster Contest
Soccer Challenge Bursaries
Council Activities
Council Newsletter Children Christmas PartyBingo Fundraising Annual Awards Dinner
Golf Tournament Night Council WebsiteAnnual Anniversary Dance
HELP US GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT
WHAT OUR KNIGHTS DO
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June 2014
Church Activities
Memorial Mass Parish Fundraising Religious Devotions
Clergy Appreciation Night Vocation Program Marian Hour of Prayer
Community Activities
Life Activities Blood Drive Health Services Needy Families
ood Drive
Family Activities
Visit the Sick Assisting Those in Need Parish Fundraising Memorials
Social Events Family of the Month/Year
Youth Activities
Columbian Squires Basketball Free Throw Substance Abuse Poster Contest Youth Groups
Soccer Challenge Bursaries
Council Activities
Council Newsletter Children Christmas Party Bingo Fundraising Annual Awards Dinner
Golf Tournament Night Council Website nniversary Dance
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Every day, throughout the Order, members of the Knights of Columbus are making a
difference. Unfortunately, our good works are sometimes our best-kept secret. We
want people throughout the countries where the Order is present, to know about the hard
work that Knights and their families domake their communities better places. To
help in this effort please submit your activities to kofc.org/knightsinaction.
MEMBERSHIP BLITZ
“One member per month” Worthy Grand Knights you have done
exceedingly well in your membership recruitment. The March blitz will be your
effort in this fraternal year to attain our State and Supreme recognition of your
incredible efforts. Have your members
membership material now and during theOctober blitz. Let us make a resounding
effort in expanding the order in honor ofMichael J McGivney.
ACTIVITIES IN THE DISTRICT
It is the responsibility of each Grand Knight
to invite the District Deputy and the District Warden to council events.
Also notify the Secretary of the Western
Zone, Graham Nickalls, of council events
such as: Annual Anniversary danceTournaments, picnics, etc.
Once the event is finished, supply the
District Deputy with a short write up of the event.
District Deputy Message
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Every day, throughout the Order, members of the Knights of Columbus are making a
difference. Unfortunately, our good works kept secret. We
the countries where to know about the hard
Knights and their families do, to make their communities better places. To
please submit your activities to kofc.org/knightsinaction.
Worthy Grand Knights you have done
your membership blitz will be your
effort in this fraternal year to attain our Supreme recognition of your
members order
membership material now and during the resounding
xpanding the order in honor of Fr.
ACTIVITIES IN THE DISTRICT
It is the responsibility of each Grand Knight
District Deputy and the District
Also notify the Secretary of the Western
of council events
dances, Golf
supply the
District Deputy with a short write up of the
It is my pleasure to announce that wthe process of starting a 2
team in my district.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER COUNCIL 12067
Father's Day BBQ
On a clear blue sky day with the
temperature ranging in the early 20s, it was the perfect setting for a Father's Day BBQ.
This is an annual event which the council has been having for several years now,
whereby the BBQ is offered after the 10.30 a.m. and 12 noon masses.
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announce that we are in ess of starting a 2nd and 3rd degree
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER COUNCIL 12067
On a clear blue sky day with the
the early 20s, it was the perfect setting for a Father's Day BBQ.
This is an annual event which the council has been having for several years now,
whereby the BBQ is offered after the 10.30 a.m. and 12 noon masses.
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The brother knights commenced the pre
work a couple of days earlier in purchasing the burgers, sausages, buns,
condiments,pop, water and other essential items required to make the BBQ hugely
successful.
On Sunday morning, the brother knights along with PGK Gabriel Ogundele and PGK
Fred Gamboa event Chair/Co-Chair commenced the preparation of the burgers
and sausages and set up the music system along with some tables and chairs to enjoy
the beautiful outdoor weather.
The event was supported by the
parishioners, families of the brother knighand well wishers of the parish and council.
The net proceeds of this event will be donated to the Vita Manor, Mississauga. For
more information on Vita Manor, please visit their web site http://www.vitamanor.org/
Our grateful thanks to the PGKs Gabriel and
Fred, Chair and Co-Chair, IPGK Joseph and to our community of brother knights who
formed part of the BBQ Team, working with dedication, zeal and camaraderie. The
Squires Executive & the Counsellors a
provided good support to the brother knights throughout the morning by
promoting the event to the parishioners and then assisting with the BBQ.
Well done to all of the brother knights who
generously volunteered their precious time in the preparation of the tickets, posters,
sale of tickets during masses, setBBQ area, purchase of items, preparing the
BBQ, manning the cash station and cleaning-up after the event.
St. Francis Xavier Council 12067
volunteer choir group
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The brother knights commenced the prep
work a couple of days earlier in purchasing
ondiments,pop, water and other essential items required to make the BBQ hugely
On Sunday morning, the brother knights along with PGK Gabriel Ogundele and PGK
Chair commenced the preparation of the burgers
and sausages and set up the music system along with some tables and chairs to enjoy
parishioners, families of the brother knights and well wishers of the parish and council.
The net proceeds of this event will be donated to the Vita Manor, Mississauga. For
more information on Vita Manor, please visit amanor.org/
Our grateful thanks to the PGKs Gabriel and
Chair, IPGK Joseph and to our community of brother knights who
formed part of the BBQ Team, working with dedication, zeal and camaraderie. The
Squires Executive & the Counsellors also
provided good support to the brother knights throughout the morning by
promoting the event to the parishioners and
Well done to all of the brother knights who
generously volunteered their precious time of the tickets, posters,
sale of tickets during masses, set-up of the BBQ area, purchase of items, preparing the
BBQ, manning the cash station and
St. Francis Xavier Council 12067
St. Francis Xavier Council 12067 volunteer
choir group of brother knights and spouses of brother knights from the Council and
other non-council members, who form part of the overall group. This talented group of
singers and musicians bring joy to the residents and seniors at
Seniors’ Residence and Mississauga Extendicare on a monthly basis. They were
recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Mississauga Extendicare
Management.
Marriage Renewal
The St. Francis Xavier Council 12067 held it
first ever Marriage Renewal Vows event on Friday, May 23 at the parish hall.
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Council 12067 volunteer
choir group of brother knights and spouses of brother knights from the Council and
council members, who form part of the overall group. This talented group of
singers and musicians bring joy to the the Carmel Heights
Seniors’ Residence and Mississauga Extendicare on a monthly basis. They were
recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Mississauga Extendicare
The St. Francis Xavier Council 12067 held it
ever Marriage Renewal Vows event on Friday, May 23 at the parish hall.
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The event was attended by over 50 brother knights and their spouses. The mass was
said by Associate Pastor Fr. Joshua Roldanwho after the mass made the couples to
renew their marriage vows and blessed all those present.
This no fee event for the knights and their
spouses was sponsored by the council. Post the mass and blessing, the attendees were
treated to supper and were entertained by recorded music. The organising team which
was Chaired by Bro. Kelvin Netto and his
hard working committee of knights, also arranged for a few games all relevant to
marriage and its importance.
Annual Ladies’ Nite event,
For the annual Ladies’ Nite event, our ladieand guests were well entertained by the
Rhythm Sizzlers on Friday, June 20 and we thank them for their live & recorded music.
Our guests for the evening were Msgr.
Edgardo Pan, Parish Pastor and Chaplain of our council, who also besides saying the
grace thanked our ladies for their support to the husbands who are the knights. Tony
Ciufo District Warden and his lady Annette
also graced the occasion. Our PGKs Gabriel Ogundele, Valens Almeida and Simon
Mendes also attended with their ladies.
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The event was attended by over 50 brother knights and their spouses. The mass was
said by Associate Pastor Fr. Joshua Roldan who after the mass made the couples to
renew their marriage vows and blessed all
This no fee event for the knights and their
spouses was sponsored by the council. Post the mass and blessing, the attendees were
ntertained by recorded music. The organising team which
was Chaired by Bro. Kelvin Netto and his
hard working committee of knights, also arranged for a few games all relevant to
For the annual Ladies’ Nite event, our ladies and guests were well entertained by the
Rhythm Sizzlers on Friday, June 20 and we thank them for their live & recorded music.
Our guests for the evening were Msgr.
Edgardo Pan, Parish Pastor and Chaplain of our council, who also besides saying the
e thanked our ladies for their support to the husbands who are the knights. Tony
Ciufo District Warden and his lady Annette
Our PGKs Gabriel Ogundele, Valens Almeida and Simon
Mendes also attended with their ladies.
Mabel Rodrigues, CWL President and her
husband, and as well other past CWL Presidents along with their husbands also
attended the event.
Our grateful thanks to our Fraternal Benefits Advisor/Membership Director Alan Pires and
his lady Levita, who also besides attendinthe event sponsored the cost of the roses.
Our thanks also to Bro. Wilson D’Souza for
supporting this event.
The Knight of the Year award was bagged by Bro. Joe Bonnici (his second such award in
the past few years). The Family of the Year award which was initiated for the first time
by our council was awarded to Elia & Kelvin Netto & family.
The council awarded a number of appreciation plaques to ladies who had
supported the council during the past 12 months (Joanita Miranda, Priscilla D’Souza,
Florence D’Mello & Ida Spagnolo). Welldeserved by all recipients and our heartiest
congratulations.
On behalf of the executive and the directors,
I take this opportunity to thank Alweyn, event Chair and h
committee members for putting up a very good event for our ladies and in turn for our
council. Last but not least, thank you to all of the brother knights who spent their
evening with their ladies to make the event a successful one.
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es, CWL President and her
husband, and as well other past CWL Presidents along with their husbands also
Our grateful thanks to our Fraternal Benefits Advisor/Membership Director Alan Pires and
his lady Levita, who also besides attending the event sponsored the cost of the roses.
Our thanks also to Bro. Wilson D’Souza for
The Knight of the Year award was bagged by Bro. Joe Bonnici (his second such award in
the past few years). The Family of the Year as initiated for the first time
by our council was awarded to Elia & Kelvin
The council awarded a number of appreciation plaques to ladies who had
supported the council during the past 12 (Joanita Miranda, Priscilla D’Souza,
Florence D’Mello & Ida Spagnolo). Well-deserved by all recipients and our heartiest
On behalf of the executive and the directors,
I take this opportunity to thank Bro. Terence Alweyn, event Chair and his dedicated
committee members for putting up a very good event for our ladies and in turn for our
council. Last but not least, thank you to all of the brother knights who spent their
evening with their ladies to make the event
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John Paul Circle #4527
We meet at St. Gregory Catholic School.Every other Tuesday from 7:30pm
9:00pm.
St Gregory School 1075 Swinbourne Dr.
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 1B9
St Francis Xavier Circle #4681
We meet at St. Francis Xavier Church.Every Monday from 7:30pm - 9:00pm.
St. Francis Xavier Church 5650 Mavis St.
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 2N6
St. John Berchmans Circle #5570
We meet at St. Peters Mission Chu
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We meet at St. Gregory Catholic School. from 7:30pm -
St Francis Xavier Circle #4681
We meet at St. Francis Xavier Church. 9:00pm.
St. John Berchmans Circle #5570
Church.
On the 1st Sunday of every month @ 2.00
pm.
St. Peters Mission Church9th Line Mississauga ON (Intersection of
Britannia & Ninth Line).
Fraternal advisors for
OLMC council 12706 -- Archie Lobo
905St FX council 12067 -- Alan Pires
905CVC council 8661 and St. JB council 14676
-- Ray Bechard
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On the 1st Sunday of every month @ 2.00
St. Peters Mission Church 9th Line Mississauga ON (Intersection of
for District 102
Archie Lobo
905-567-1698 Alan Pires
905-607-3557 St. JB council 14676
Ray Bechard