Supporting Those in Need

Supporting Those in Need

One of the great ways Council 8611 gives back to the Durham Region is through supporting numerous charities with much-needed financial assistance. Recently Grand Knight Ken Young, Recorder Garry King and our own “Mr. Bingo” Don Walmsley made the rounds, delivering a cheque for $2,000 to Catholic Family Services, another $2,000 cheque to Rose of…

Exemplification Ceremony

Exemplification Ceremony

Knights of Columbus Council 8611 was pleased to host an Exemplification ceremony on Tuesday, May 23rd, welcoming two new members to our council. We’re excited to announce that Paul McDonnell, a new member of our parish, as well as John Hildyard, a long time parishioner, have joined our ranks. In addition, Council 8611 had the…

Pancake Breakfast

Pancake Breakfast

There’s nothing like pancakes to bring a parish together! The combined efforts of the CWL and the Knights of Columbus resulted in an incredibly successful pancake breakfast after both the 9 am and 11 am masses at St Mary of the People Parish. In total, close to 200 parishioners attended! (We can’t wait to host…

2022 Christmas Party

2022 Christmas Party

With December here and everyone’s thoughts now turning to Christmas, the Knights of Columbus Council 8611 got an early start on the season, holding our annual Christmas Party on Saturday, December 3rd. Spirits were high and the food was both plentiful and delicious! Look closely and you’ll see Father telling a spectacularly funny joke. Special…

Knight’s of Columbus Council 8611 Memorial Night 2022

Knight’s of Columbus Council 8611 Memorial Night 2022

Each year Knight’s of Columbus Council 8611 honours the passing of fellow Knights with a special Memorial Night. This year’s ceremony was particularly touching. While Council 8611 stayed in continuous operation throughout the pandemic, no Memorial Night was held for two years. As a result, there were many lives to remember during the ceremony. Memorial…