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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

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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.


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


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.


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.


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


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


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

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