The Knights of Columbus strongly support His Holiness Pope John Paul II in his fight against abortion

O Mary, bright dawn of the new world, Mother of the living, to you do we entrust the cause of life. Look down, O Mother, upon the vast numbers of babies not allowed to be born, of the poor whose lives are made difficult, of men and women who are victims of brutal violence, of the elderly and the sick killed by indifference or out of misguided mercy. Grant that all who believe in your Son may proclaim the Gospel of life with honesty and love to the people of our time. Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospel as a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating it with gratitude throughout their lives and the courage to bear witness to it resolutely, in order to bulld, together with all people of good will, the civilization of truth and love, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. - Evangelium Vitae

OUTREACH FOR HUNGER - a food bank for the needy in the community, Supported the Geranium House [Palliative care home], Organized Family nights honouring the Clergy Supported along with the C.W.L. the annual Canadians Against Sexual Abuse [W.R.A.P.] Restored a CROSS at the cemetery, Erected five monuments to the Unborn [Chatham, Dresden, Merlin, Ridgetown, Thamesville] Help out with the Annual Christmas Dinner for the poor and the lonely Organize an annual Basketball Free Throw Contest open to boys and girls in both Public and Separate Schools

To commemorate the Centenary of the Formation of the Knights of Columbus in Canada 1897 - 1997, Canada Post has issued a special stamp. To find out more about this click here or click on the stamp.

The oldest existing Council in Ontario, Canada is the Pioneer Council # 00485, in Ottawa. They were chartered in 1900, and at the turn of the century they celepated their One Hundredth Anniversary. You may wish to email a contact person in that Council.

Emblems, regalia, certificates, and various items are specially designed for use by members of the Knights of Columbus. Catalogues are available from the Supreme Council of the K of C, Supplies Department. With Canada having a very large membership in the Order, an authorized supplier has been appointed. This is the Enterprises Roger Sauvé, Inc. of Montreal. You may wish to visit their home page, or e-mail the Vice President, S.K. Michel Sauvé.

Clergy Appreciation Night - 1992
	Council 1412 hosted the Clergy Appreciation Night in 1992, and had as guest speakers, the administrators of the St Joseph Hospital, Richard Kuhn and Jerome Quenneville. They spoke on the recent changes in the Hospitals. From Left to Right are Tom Vella-Zarb [Chairman of the event], Richard Kuhn, Jerome Quenneville, and Leo Soudant [G.K. 1412]

Clergy Appreciation Night - 2000
Fr Greg Bonin at the Clergy Appreciation Night 2000	Here are some members of St Agnes Council at the Clergy Appreciation Night, 2000
Here, Father Joe Padelt, retired, chats with Tom Vella-Zarb, at the Clergy Appreciation Night, 2000	John Masterson, with the Magician
John is really into the act.	Fr Dennis Wilhelm invited by the MC Robert Strong, tells a few jokes at the Clergy Appreciation Night, 2000

Family Fun Night honouring our Clergy - 2002 Entertainment by the Showcase Players Murder Mystery

Family Fun Night honouring our Clergy - 2003 Entertainment by the Showcase Players Presenting a Royal Feast

Clergy Appreciation / Vocations Night - 2005 Sister Irčne Meloche (Blessed Sacrament), John Clancey (Ontario State Deputy), Bishop Ronald Peter Fabbro (London Diocese), Fr Murray Sample (Dean of Kent), Vincent Pinsonneault (District Depty) Picture courtesy of Merle Robillard, Chatham Daily News Christmas Dinner for the Poor and Lonely An Annual Tradition by Some Brothers and Sisters In Christ Breakfast for 1600 Girl Guides - May 2002 PETITIONS AGAINST SAME SEX MARRIAGE David Bondy, distributes petition letters to be signed by the Parishioners of St Joseph's Parish, opposing the Same Sex Marriage Proposal [January 2005] [Photo: Merle Robillard, Chatham Daily News] Presentation to Chatham Kent Children Safety Village - 2005 Donation to the Children's Safety Village KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DONATION: The Chatham-Kent Children's Safety Village received a $5,500 donation from the Knights of Columbus District 16 Councils, which includes Blessed Sacrament, St. Agnes, St. Ursula, Pain Court, St. Joseph's, Corpus Cpisti, and the Father James Assembly. Safety village director Janet Cunningham, left, received the donation from Vincent Pinsonneault, District 16 deputy, and Tom Vella Zarb, past District 16 deputy. The Chapel - a Reality - 2011 Courtesy Don Robinet - Chatham This Week Don Smith, left, and Frank Letourneau were on hand September 11th for the official opening of the Knights of Columbus Memorial Chapel at the Chatham-Kent Children's Safety Village. Chapel opens at safety village Chatham This Week St-Philippe’s Church in Grande Pointe may be closed, but part of it is still being used at a new non-denominational chapel opened Sept. 11 at the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village. The Knights of Columbus Memorial Chapel is the result of a three-year project and incorporates fixtures from the former church, including pews, the pulpit, a crucifix and lighting fixtures. Frank Letourneau, who chaired the committee that oversaw the chapel’s construction, said, “What’s a village without a chapel?” He said the chapel, which seats about 25 people, can be used for events including small weddings, baptisms and by people renewing their vows. Equipped with a furnace, Letourneau said, “It’ll be open all year long.” Don Smith, faithful navigator of the Father James Assembly Knights of Columbus, which oversaw the project, said the cost included about $20,000 for construction and $10,000 for the lot. District Barbeque after Meeting

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District 16 Activities include: Clergy Appreciation Night 1992 Clergy Appreciation Night 2000 Clergy Appreciation Night 2002 Clergy Appreciation Night 2003 Clergy Appreciation / Vocations Night 2005 Children Safety Village Presentation Knights' Chapel at Children's Safety Village Christmas Dinner for the Poor and Lonely Outreach for Hunger Operation Rednose at Christmastime District Barbecue 2001 Breakfast for 1600 Girl Guides - May 2002 Basketball Free Throw Competition Silent March opposing Same Sex Marriage