ON a beautiful Sunday afternoon the Knights of Columbus closed Dorchester Street in Charlottetown for a massive parish picnic. Here are some of the photos from our brother knights.
The Knights of Columbus & St. Dunstan Basilica Picnic 2018
News
Into The Breach is Coming
Thursday morning, September 6, Bishop Richard Grecco had a meeting with some members of the Knights of Columbus to discuss a Catholic Men’s Formation training called “Into the Breach”, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, that will be introduced on PEI in the near future’
Pictured in the photo are From Left to Right: Mike White member of Our Lady of Fatima Council , K of C State Deputy Richard Allen, Bishop Richard and, Don Chevarie, Grand Knight, Our Lady of Fatima Council 824 St Dunstan’s Basilica.
To learn a little more about Into the Breach click here: Into the Breach
Experience the Knights of Columbus 136th Supreme Convention live from Baltimore!
Simply visit kofc.org for news and photos. You also can check out our Convention pages for a close-up look at everything that’s going on. And don’t forget to follow us on social media.
Live video coverage will be provided by EWTN, Salt + Light and CatholicTV.
The networks will begin broadcasting the events Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 9 a.m. ET with the Opening Mass, celebrated by our very own supreme chaplain, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore. The convention’s Opening Business Session, featuring the Supreme Knight’s Annual Report, begins at 1 p.m. The States Dinner starts at 7 p.m.
SiriusXM Radio’s The Catholic Channel will also broadcast two of its regular satellite radio programs — Conversation with Cardinal Dolan and Busted Halo — directly from the convention center in Baltimore. Streaming will be available through SiriusXM.
We hope you’ll be able to join us!
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Knights of Columbus Officers & Wives Party Games
INSTALLATION OF EXECUTIVE & DISTRICT DEPUTIES 6-7 JULY 2018
George Deviat sends in these photos from a recent State’s Officers meeting at Our Lady of Hope Retreat Centre at Bayside, PEI.
Our Lady of Lourdes Council of the Knights of Columbus Mini-barn Project
Bids are being accepted until July 22nd for a 8×12 mini-barn. Delivery can be arranged, text or email your bid to (902) 786-2298 or philipbrown57@gmail.com
Mini-barn is located at Immaculate Conception Church on Highway 2
Kensington Council Annual Yard Sale
On a beautiful Saturday morning the Kensington Knights of Columbus held their yard sale:
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOSTS ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
The Knights of Columbus St. Mary Holy Family Council #12465 hosted its annual dinner and presentations of awards on Thursday, June 21st at the Royal Canadian Legion in Kensington.
Before the meal was served Grand Knight Kyle MacNeill, our EMCEE for the evening, read all the names of deceased Brother Knights, fourteen in total since receiving our charter in 1999, and held a moment of silence in their memory.
Following the meal, catered by Branch No. 9 Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Grand Knight Kyle introduced the special guests attending our banquet that included: Father Frank Jay, Doreen Beagan presenter of the Tom Began Award and Marion Curley President of St. Mary’s Holy Family CWL. Grand Knight Kyle also introduced the wives of deceased Brother Knights in attendance and recognized the wives that were unable to attend.
Presentations
Tom Beagan Memorial Award: For volunteer works over and above the call of duty in our parish, in community and the world at large was presented to Vic Negus by Brother Tom Began’s wife, Doreen Beagan.
Chaplain of the Year: For his dedicated service to our council and our works in the community, Father Frank Jay received the Chaplain of the Year award for all of PEI and was honored at Sunday Mass both at Holy Family and at St. James in Summerfield and was presented with a keeper plaque by Grand Knight Kyle at our banquet.
Knight of the Year: For his contributions and hard work in making 2017-2018 such a successful fraternal year was awarded to Tyler Doucette by Grand Knight Kyle.
Family of the Year: Award went to Darren and Melanie Cash and children Danielle and Nolan for their volunteer work in their parish and community throughout the year.
Door Prizes were given out during the evening consisting of a Southwest River Cruise for eight donated by Doug LeClair, round of golf for two with cart donated by Eagles Glenn and a pass for two to Air Show Atlantic donated by Spring Valley Building Center. The winner of the 50/50 draw was Carl Gallant.
The Knights of Columbus is the world¹s largest Catholic family oriented lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, the community, families, and young people. Each year, our local council donate many volunteer hours to community and help raise and distribute money for community services.
Baby Barn Auction to July 22
Our Lady of Lourdes Council based at Immaculate Conception Parish in Richmond has built a 12 X 8 foot Baby Barn.
Email or Text your bids to Grand Knight Philip Brown at 902-786-2298 or philipbrown57@gmail.com
Special Olympics Donation from Knights of Columbus St. Pius X Council #6917
St. Pius X Knights of Columbus held it’s yearly fundraiser for Special Olympics.
It as in the past was a rounding success!
Knights of Columbus Council for the PEI Right to Life Association.
St Pius X Knights of Columbus Council #6917 held a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 10th for the PEI Right to Life Association.
Thanks to the generosity of parishioners $1,000 was raised for PEI Right to Life.
For the cheque presentation from the left are: Rev. Maurice Praught, Pastor of St. Pius X Parish; Barbara MacFarlane, President of PEI Right to Life; Jeff Sampson, Grand Knight St. Pius X Council 6917; Alisa Wiedemer, PEI Right to Life Youth Ambassador Team; Pat Wiedemer, PEI Right to Life Executive Director and Roger Burke, Deputy Grand Knight St. Pius X Council 6917.
