• 37th Annual St Mary’s Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament
    If any of our brother Knights were praying for the rain to pass us by, their prayers were certainly answered. The 37th annual St Mary’s Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament kicked off bright and early Saturday, June 22nd despite a torrential downpour just an hour before. With almost exactly 72 golfers taking to the links…
  • Installation of Officers and Year End BBQ 2024
    This past Tuesday, the Knights of Columbus, St Mary of the People’s Council 8611 held its annual Installation of Officers, followed by a delicious BBQ. The installation was preside over by outgoing District Deputy Knolly Burnham, with assistance by incoming District Deputy Ken Cavanaugh. The council is grateful for the stewardship of the 2023/34 executive…
  • Fr David Bollo Retirement Party: A Life Dedicated to Serving His Flock
    Almost 50 years after he was first ordained into the Priesthood, Fr David Bollo is retiring. And having spend much of the past two decades tending to his flock at St Mary of the People Parish and the surrounding community, that same community came together last Saturday, June 8th to wish him the very best…
  • St Mary’s Council Welcomes a New Member: Exemplification Spring 2024
    The Knights of Columbus are one man stronger! This past Tuesday May 21st, St Mary of the People Parish Knights of Columbus, Council 8611 held an Exemplification Ceremony to officially welcome Brother Michael Cassar into our council. With the help of our Exemplification committee including Fr Bollo we welcomed Brother Michael, who was accompanied by…
  • St Mary’s Council Supports the 10th Annual Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala
    The 10th Annual Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation was a roaring success and a fantastic evening all in support of children and families in our community. Numerous members of the clergy were in attendance, in particular the Most Reverend Bishop Vincent Nguyen. As well, there was MPP Lorne Coe, several councillors and a few local Mayors…