Knights Carol Night >>view album
A great Evening of Caroling especially the rendition of "12 days of Christmas". Brother Knights and their ladies were in attendance in large numbers for this Event. Highlight of the Evening:
- Brother Jo Jo Medrano awarded Knight of the Month for December 2006 - Congratulations!
- Msgr. D'Souza received a check$20, 000 for the Church building fund from our Council.
- Carol singing by tables controlled by MC Brother Alan Pires
- Music Backing by Brother Simeon Remedios and Brother Luis Gomes
- Special thanks to Brother Joe Remedios for organising the Event and taking care of the delicious dinner.
Christmas Tree Party
On Sunday, December 10th we held our annual Christmas Tree party for children from our parish which included our brother Knights and the CWL. The event was a great success and thanks go to brother Desmond and his committee for all their hard work.Special thanks to brother Alan & Luis for entertaining us with music and brother Pepito.
Carol Night Monday Dec 18, 2006
Brothers, Our council will have our annual Carol Night on Monday, December 18 in the Church Hall after the 7:15pm Mass. You and your lady are invited to attend. Please let me know before Friday, December 15, 2006 if you will be coming so that we can arrange for catering. We will have a (very) short General Meeting before the Carol Night festivities.
Fraternally,
Bro. Marcel Lemmen, GK
Spiritual Pilgrimage With Pope Benedict XVI
Knights, their families, and all Catholics are being asked to pray daily for the Pontiff during the trip, which began on Tuesday. Special Prayer written by the Order’s Supreme Chaplain, Bishop William E. Lori.
Knight of the Month for November 2006
Brother Dominic Fernandes our Financial Sectretary receives his award from Grand Knight Marcel Lemmen.
Street Clean in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Brother Luis Gomes standing next to Carl Santos (a future Knight) was on hand helping brother Knights of St. Catherine's Parish, Wake Forest, NC with their street cleaning event on Sat Nov 11, 2006.Spiritual Pilgrimage with Pope Benedict XVI for more information >>click here
Knights, their families, and all Catholics are being asked to pray daily for the Pontiff during the trip, which begins on Tuesday, Nov. 28 and concludes on Friday, Dec. 1.Knights will pray for the pope’s intentions beginning on Nov. 26, the Sunday before the pope departs (the Solemnity of Christ the King).
Spiritual Pilgrimage With Pope Benedict XVI
Prayer composed by Bishop William E. Lori, supreme chaplain, for the Spiritual Pilgrimage with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on his Nov. 28-Dec. 1 pastoral visit to Turkey.
Print Version of Prayer (pdf, 82 kb)
Heavenly Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, we humbly ask that you sustain, inspire, and protect your servant, Pope Benedict XVI, as he goes on pilgrimage to Turkey – a land to which St. Paul brought the Gospel of your Son; a land where once the Mother of your Son, the Seat of Wisdom, dwelt; a land where faith in your Son’s true divinity was definitively professed. Bless our Holy Father, who comes as a messenger of truth and love to all people of faith and good will dwelling in this land so rich in history. In the power of the Holy Spirit, may this visit of the Holy Father bring about deeper ties of understanding, cooperation, and peace among Roman Catholics, the Orthodox, and those who profess Islam. May the prayers and events of these historic days greatly contribute both to greater accord among those who worship you, the living and true God, and also to peace in our world so often torn apart by war and sectarian violence.
We also ask, O Heavenly Father, that you watch over and protect Pope Benedict and entrust him to the loving care of Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Fatima, a title cherished both by Catholics and Muslims. Through her prayers and maternal love, may Pope Benedict be kept safe from all harm as he prays, bears witness to the Gospel, and invites all peoples to a dialogue of faith, reason, and love. We make our prayer through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Print Version of Prayer (pdf, 82 kb)
Heavenly Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, we humbly ask that you sustain, inspire, and protect your servant, Pope Benedict XVI, as he goes on pilgrimage to Turkey – a land to which St. Paul brought the Gospel of your Son; a land where once the Mother of your Son, the Seat of Wisdom, dwelt; a land where faith in your Son’s true divinity was definitively professed. Bless our Holy Father, who comes as a messenger of truth and love to all people of faith and good will dwelling in this land so rich in history. In the power of the Holy Spirit, may this visit of the Holy Father bring about deeper ties of understanding, cooperation, and peace among Roman Catholics, the Orthodox, and those who profess Islam. May the prayers and events of these historic days greatly contribute both to greater accord among those who worship you, the living and true God, and also to peace in our world so often torn apart by war and sectarian violence.
We also ask, O Heavenly Father, that you watch over and protect Pope Benedict and entrust him to the loving care of Mary, under the title of Our Lady of Fatima, a title cherished both by Catholics and Muslims. Through her prayers and maternal love, may Pope Benedict be kept safe from all harm as he prays, bears witness to the Gospel, and invites all peoples to a dialogue of faith, reason, and love. We make our prayer through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Litter-Not November 4, 2006
Our final Litter-Not campaign was completed on Saturday, November 4th. We had a very poor turn out by our brother Knights and the Squires beat us by showing up in full force. We would like to thank Squires Circle 4681 for assisting us with our final street clean up.Final tally 6 Knights and 9 Squires.
Esto Dignus - Be Worthy!
Knight of the Month for October 2006
Bro. Desmond Pereira was awarded Knight of the Month for October 2006. Bro. Desmond and his team organized the very successful 9th Anniversary Dance.
Month of October honors past Grand Knights
All past Grand Knights at the General Meeting were recognized and honored by pins presented to them by our Council GK Marcel Lemmen.
KofC Council 12067 & Squires Circle 4681 Rosary Week Oct 16 - 20, 2006
Brother Knights and Squires will be getting together (next week) before the Mon, Wed and Fri Mass @ 6.45pm to pray the Rosary.
Litter-not Street Cleaning
Please make-up your own caption for this picture.....happy thanks giving!9 th. Anniversary Celebrations in pictures
Past Grand Knights pow-wow!
Council Award from Bro. Anthony D'Souza District 53 Deputy
Grand Knight Bro. Marcel Lemmen is presented with a letter from the Prime Minister of Canada.
Bro. Edwin D'Cruz Chief Counsellor for the Squires Circle 4681 receives "The Brother Barnabas Award" from GK Bro. Marcel Lemmen.
Bro. George Lim receives the Award for "Best Knight for the month of September 2006."
Bike Day
"Bikers make it over the swinging bridge." Even the Charter Grand Knight's wife Maureen makes it out to Bike Day!
Knights Nite Out at The Mad Hatters
We will be holding our first Knights Out event at Mad Hatters Pub on Friday, September 22, 2006 @ 7:00 - 11:30pm. Cost is $10/person which will include a light dinner and 1 bottle of domestic beer. Activities will include dart and card games. Contact Mario (905) 501-9092 email: mjvas@sympatico.ca or Valens (905) 507-8773 email:valens.almeida@sympatico.ca by Wednesday, September 20th. Space is limited so please RSVP asap.
KofC Council 12067 presents $10,000 for the Church Expansion Campaign
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Courtesy:KofC 12067 Grand Knight Marcel Lemmen presenting a check of $10,000 towards The Church Expansion Campaign to Monsignor Terence F. D'Souza. The Council further pledged $50,000 over the next five years. |
Star Council Award - Columbia September 2006 Issue
Here is an extract from the current Columbia September 2006 issue: A total of 1458 councils earned the Star Council Award, the highest distinction available to a local K of C council for 2005-2006 fraternal year.
These councils, led by the Grand Knights listed here, conducted at least 20 charitable and fraternal programs -- four each in the five "Surge...with Service" areas: Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth. The councils also achieved their membership and insurance quotas.
Grand Knights listed here will receive an appropriately engraved plaque from Supreme Council in recognition of the council's accomplishments.
Please refer to page 27 Columbia Sep 2006 issue for our council listing.
Rosary Sunday September 17
Brothers,
The annual Rosary Sunday at Martyr's Shrine in Midland is being held onSunday, September 17, 2006. The CWL has arranged transportation and you andyour family are most welcome to participate. Please see the details belowand contact Estelita Saldanha or Ann D'Souza to reserve seats on the bus.
Fraternally,
Bro. Marcel Lemmen, GK
The CWL annual trip to the Martyrs' Shrine in Midland on Rosary Sunday will take place on September 17, 2006. An outdoor Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 pm.The Rosary Sunday program follows with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament at 2pm followed by the Living Rosary and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
This year's homilist will be Father Liborio Amaral, Rector of Serra House and Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Toronto.
We have arranged for a luxury coach to take us there. We hope to make thisa spiritual as well as a fun trip. We plan to play bingo and do other funstuff on the bus. After Mass, we will have lunch (picnic style). Please bring your own lunch, snacks and refreshments. If you like, you could bring your lawn chairs.
The details for the trip are as below:
- Date: Sunday, September 17, 2006
- Departure Time: 8:30 am
- Pick up: Catholic Education Centre at 40 Matheson BlvdWest(corner of Matheson & Hwy 10 - north west corner - brown building)
- Return: 6 pm
- Cost: $20.00 per person
Please confirm your attendance ASAP. We would encourage you to come withyour family and friends, and together we can make this pilgrimage to honor Our Lady for she is the Mother of our God. If you have any questions, please email me.
Thank you and God bless
Estelita Saldanha Estelita Saldanha phone #: 905-507-6185
Ann D'Souza phone #:905-502-1610
Litter-Not Street Cleaning Saturday Sept. 9
Brothers,We will be holding the next Litter-Not Street Cleaning on Saturday September 9, 2006. We will meet in the Church parking lot after the 8:00am Mass. Cleaning supplies, coffee and donuts will be provided.
Fraternally,
Bro. Marcel Lemmen, GK
Installation of Officers Council 12067 Aug 21, 2006
KofC Council 12067 Installation of Officers took place at St. Francis Xavier Church on Aug 21, 2006 after the 7.15pm Mass. More pictures >> click here
Winners of the 2005-2006 Brother Barnabas Award
Brothers and Squires,Congratulations go to our Columbian Squires Circle 4681 for winning a 2005-2006 Brother Barnabas Award. Special congratulations go to Chief Squire, Keith Fernandes, and Chief Counsellor, Brother Edwin D'Cruz for their outstanding organizational efforts.
The Brother Barnabas Award recognizes the 25 best singular activities conducted by local circles throughout the Order. Our circle was selected for their outstanding activity titled "Bake Sale and Membership Drive".
The Knights of Columbus of Council 12067 are very proud to sponsor such a vibrant, active, and award-winning Circle.
Well done, Squires!
Sincerely,
Bro. Marcel Lemmen
Grand Knight
KofC Council 12067 5th. Annual Golf Tournament 2006 - Appreciation
This year's tournament, with the help of a very enthusiastic committee, was a great Day filled with excitement. 20 Brother Knights and 16 guests participated. On behalf of the Golf Tournament Committee 2006 I would like to thank:All Donors for the wonderful prizes.
All Brother Knights and Guests for supporting this Event.
Lowville Golf Club for providing a great steak dinner in a scenic setting.
To view the pictures >>click here.
Thanks again for all your support!
Br. Luis Gomes.
For The Golf Tournament Committee 2006.
Council 12067 Awarded Double Star Council
St. Francis Xavier Council 12067 was one of only 381 councils awarded the elite Double Star Recognition because we more than doubled our quota requirements for the Star Council Award in the 2005-2006 Fraternal Year. The Star Council Award is given to councils that meet program requirements in the five program areas, meet quotas for membership, maintain good financial standing, and complete all required reporting to Supreme Council. This is an award that measures the overall effectiveness of a council. Congratulations go to all of the Brother Knights of our Council who have worked so hard during the past year to make our activities successful. It gives me great pleasure to be associated with so many talented individuals and I thank you all for sharing your talents with the Council!
Fraternally,
Bro. Marcel Lemmen
Grand Knight
Fraternally,
Bro. Marcel Lemmen
Grand Knight
5 th. Annual Golf Tournament 2006
Brothers,
Due to some cancellations 12 spots have opened up for our Golf Tournament on August 12. $100 gets you a round of golf and a steak dinner afterwards.
For event details and contact information please >>click here the spots are not filled by the end of this week (July 22) we will open it up to the other councils in District 53.
Fraternally,
Bro. Marcel Lemmen, GK
All Brothers and fellow Golfers,
Currently 28 brothers have signed up for the Golf Tournament, only 19 checks have been received so far, the tournament committee requires your checks ASAP. Please contact or hand over your check to any of the Tournament Committee member. >>click here to view the tournament brochure with names of the golfing tournament committee.
The training at the golf Range on Tuesdays at Bathgate and Thursdays at The practice Tee is on- going. All brothers are encouraged to attends these sessions from 7.30 - 8.30pm
Donations of gifts and promotional items for the Tournament are most welcomed.
With Thanks,
Br. Luis Gomes
For The Tournament Committee
3rd Annual KofC Council # 12067 & Squires Circle 4681 Picnic
Date: Saturday, 22nd July 2006
Location: Erindale Park – Area “A”
Location: Erindale Park – Area “A”
location map: >>click here
Start: 10.00 a.m (Please come early to reserve your spot)
Finish: around 9.00 p.m
Start: 10.00 a.m (Please come early to reserve your spot)
Finish: around 9.00 p.m
Scrumptious Lunch will be provided @ $6.00 per plate
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BBQ will be available after 4 p.m
Fun filled events for all ages
(Volleyball, Soccer, Bingo, etc)
Knights versus Squires tournaments
Enjoy a sing-along
(Bring along your guitars etc)
LET’S MAKE IT A MEMORABLE DAY FOR OUR PARISH
KoC Members, Squires, St Francis Xavier’s Parishioners, Friends and all Families.
Tickets for Lunch will be available after each of the weekend Masses.
For further information please call the following Brother Knights:
Dominic Fernandes (905) 502-0484
Edwin D’Cruz (905) 461 9838 Fred Gamboa (905) 824 5526
Mounty Mattos (905) 502-8913 Desmond Pereira (905) 502 1629
Avelino Fernandes (905) 565 0817
FW: [12067] Keep up the Good Work!
Subject: [12067] Keep up the Good Work!
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 12:05:54 -0400
Brothers,
As the Capital Campaign for our Church Expansion continues, we must not lose momentum in our efforts to help.I am pleased with the response that the Knights of our Council have made so far. Of the 6,500 registered families at St. Francis Xavier, only 203 (3%) are Knights. Yet we represent a large number of the campaign volunteers, and of the 220 donors listed in the last bulletin, at least 53 (24%) are Knights. Clearly, our Council leads the parish in response to the campaign and I am proud of that.
If you are a campaign volunteer, I encourage you to continue your efforts. If you have not yet made a pledge, I encourage you to consider contributing to this worthwhile cause.
On behalf of the Council, I would like to express appreciation for your efforts, and I hope we continue to provide a positive example to the parish.Fraternally,
Bro. Marcel Lemmen
Grand Knight
Join us at the Canada Day BBQ
You and your family are invited to celebrate Canada's Birthday while raising
money for cancer treatment at the:
S.K. Bill Riosa Memorial Canada Day Barbeque
- Saturday, July 1, 2006 starting at 6:30pm
at the John Paul II Cultural Centre, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 4260 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga (just south of Eastgate)
Featuring:
- Barbeque chicken dinner with all the fixings
- Cash Bar
- Silent Auction
- DJ Dancing
$20 per person
- Proceeds from the dinner go to the Carlo Fidani Cancer Centre at Credit Valley Hospital
Please contact Bro. Francis Ho for tickets at (905) 821-4595
More information >>click here
money for cancer treatment at the:
S.K. Bill Riosa Memorial Canada Day Barbeque
- Saturday, July 1, 2006 starting at 6:30pm
at the John Paul II Cultural Centre, St. Maximilian Kolbe Church 4260 Cawthra Rd., Mississauga (just south of Eastgate)
Featuring:
- Barbeque chicken dinner with all the fixings
- Cash Bar
- Silent Auction
- DJ Dancing
$20 per person
- Proceeds from the dinner go to the Carlo Fidani Cancer Centre at Credit Valley Hospital
Please contact Bro. Francis Ho for tickets at (905) 821-4595
More information >>click here
FUN WALK WITH DAD & FATHER'S DAY B-B-Q COOKOUT
The Knights Father's Day cookout was very well supported as evidenced by these pictures. Thanks to all involved and the support of our Parishioners. >> click here to View Album.
Knights of Columbus & their family are invited to take part in a "FUN WALK WITH DAD" and annual FATHER'S DAY B-B-Q COOKOUT. Saturday, June17, 2006 at St. Francis Xavier Church Parish Grounds. Fun walk starts at 3:00 PM Enjoy tasty and delicious Texas Burgers and Hot and biting Sausages plus your favorite drink. Single combo (Burger or Sausage + Ice cold Pop or Bottled Water)- $5.00 Family combo (Get five (5) of the single combo for the price of (4) $20.00
Knights General Meeting May 15, 2006
Knight of the Month for May 2006 Bro. Andrew Krajewski |
 Bro. Andrew Krajewski was awarded "Knight of the Month" for May 2006. Bro. Andrew's is a Knight constantly working behind the scenes. To name a few, he started the Columbian Squires Circle 4681 at St. Francis Xavier Church. Presently he is a Squires Counsellor. He is also involved in filing the Bingo accounts with Mississauga City Authorities. Please visit the Squires website for more information >>click here |
A warm welcome to our new Knights |
New Knights with their Sponsors.  From left to right Past GK Bro. Fred Gamboa, Bro. Mario Petrini, Bro Alan Fernandes and District 53 Deputy Bro. Anthony D'Souza. |
SK Bill Riosa Memorial BBQ on Sat July 1, 2006
The Carlo Fidani Peel Regional Cancer Centre Joint Fund Raising Committee will be holding the SK Bill Riosa Memorial BBQ on Saturday July 1, 2006 at the John Paul II Cultural Centre at Maximillian Kolbe Church. 
St. Francis Xavier Council 12067 is responsible for running the silent auction during the event.
Tickets at $20 each are available from Brother Francis Ho at 905-821-4595 or e-mail at francis.ho@rogers.com
Those who wish to purchase tickets, donate a gift or help in the silent auction, please contact Brother Francis Ho.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE CANCER CENTRE
Tickets at $20 each are available from Brother Francis Ho at 905-821-4595 or e-mail at francis.ho@rogers.com
Those who wish to purchase tickets, donate a gift or help in the silent auction, please contact Brother Francis Ho.
ALL PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED TO THE CANCER CENTRE
2006 Golf Practice Sessions
I have received several requests from Brother Knights who would like to learn Golf and participate in our Tournament.. Please be warned of the following should you get hooked to this game.
- You will start mowing your lawn to the standard height used on Golf Course fairways, for practicing your chip shots.
- You may need to advise your neighbor to park their shiny new BMW in the garage in case of stray balls that might dent his car
- On rainy days you will have converted the small carpet area of your family room into a putting green practice area.
- Once you understand the rules and the honor system of this game, you will truly begin to enjoy this game. For all the Dads who want to create Family memories, this is "THE" game for all.
In order to assist brothers to learn the sport of Golf, the 2006 Golf Committee has set up training sessions at Andy Bathgate Golf Centre and The Practice Tee every Tuesday & Thursday evenings Starting Thursday May 11 until Thursday August 10, 2006.
Brothers with golfing experience will be available at the two locations to give you a few tips on getting started. I would request all Brothers who may have spare golf clubs at home to bring them along to help out the new comers.
Golf Centers:
- Tuesdays @ 7:30 pm -Andy Bathgate Golf Centre: 600 Eglinton Ave. E. 905-890-0156
- Thursdays @ 7:30pm - The Practice Tee
6380 Hurontario Street (Hwy#10 North of Hwy#401)
Random prizes will be handed out at these practise sessions.
Thanks,
Bro. Luis Gomes
For the 2006 Golf Committee
To view 5th Golf Tournament flyer >>click here Adobe pdf
Street Cleanup on Saturday, May 6, 2006 at 8:30 am
A wonderful turn-out of Knights and Squires for the Litter-not Mississauga campaign. >>click on image to enlarge. Knights Nite Out
Thanks to Bro. Avelino Fernandes and his team for a wonderful "Knights nite out" or should I say more of a Knights karaoke nite. Please view the pictures. >>click here
Awards at Knights General Meeting April 17, 2006
Knight of the Month for April 2006 Bro. Savio Pereira |
 Bro. Savio Pereira was awarded "Knight of the Month" for April 2006. Bro. Savio is a Knight with many talents. His hard work and dedication at the bingo events is exemplary. He was MC at the Knights last Anniversary Dance. He has also volunteered to represent our Council for the Carlo Fadini Cancer Fund raiser. Congratulations and well done Bro. Savio. |
Apostolic Blessing Pope Benedict XVI |
 Apostolic Blessing bestowed on our Council 12067, by Pope Benedict XVI was handed to GK Bro. Marcel Lemmen by our Chaplain Msgr. Terence D'Souza |
Rosary Apostolate
ROSARY APOSTOLATE IN OUR SCHOOLS.
The Rosary Apostolate was started by a nun - Sr Marilina Cinelli to teach the Rosary in the Schools. Once a month, Rosary Apostolate Volunteers teach each class separately. It has been very successful and we are now in more than 200 schools in Toronto and surrounding areas. This is a very important mission of Our Blessed Mother, especially in these times when there is so much bullying & violence in the schools. Our Spiritual Advisor is Bishop Lacey. Expenses are incurred in purchasing Rosaries for each child and to cover miscellneous costs including printing and regular Police checks for each of the Rosary Volunteer to the Schools. Contact: Myrna Nazareth 905 897 1435 for Brampton & Mississauga Areas.
The Rosary Apostolate was started by a nun - Sr Marilina Cinelli to teach the Rosary in the Schools. Once a month, Rosary Apostolate Volunteers teach each class separately. It has been very successful and we are now in more than 200 schools in Toronto and surrounding areas. This is a very important mission of Our Blessed Mother, especially in these times when there is so much bullying & violence in the schools. Our Spiritual Advisor is Bishop Lacey. Expenses are incurred in purchasing Rosaries for each child and to cover miscellneous costs including printing and regular Police checks for each of the Rosary Volunteer to the Schools. Contact: Myrna Nazareth 905 897 1435 for Brampton & Mississauga Areas.
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