Council 12996: St. Martin of Tours / Holy Rosary

Our Council

In October of 2001 a group of Catholic gentlemen from St. Martin of Tours and Holy Rosary Parish communities set out to carry forth the vision put in motion by Father Michael J. McGivney. Our council continues to grown and has contributed to a wide variety charitable causes. Our council has been recognized for its demonstrations of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism with a number of star council awards and invites all Catholic gentlemen in our community to join us in our journey to foster a civilization of love.

A Message From The Grand Knight

Dear Brother Knights:

“Here’s hoping that everybody has their Christmas shopping and other related arrangements well underway before the last minute shopping rush and crowds are upon us. For those of you who will be travelling, let us hope and pray that the weather stays favourable and does not spoil your arrangements. This month has seen two very successful events. The first was the Annual Auction which has brought in $1500 for our General Funds to alleviate the acute shortage in that account. It is a case of being able to say with relief, “Ah, solvent again!”. This is in no small measure a case of thanks to our auctioneering duo, Brothers Nick Ionata and Al Serpa. When I see the energy and vigour displayed so spontaneously by Brother Nick, I long for younger days when I had such energy. Then let us not forget the repartee of Brother Al. It surely was an occasion not to be missed and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present who demonstrated their acceptance through the financial result. The second event was the Sunday Breakfast that also was well attended and continues to be a joy to the families participating. In regard to both of these events, I extend sincere thanks to all our brothers who assisted to bring them to such a successful conclusion. Thanks brothers and let me not forget the wives who played a supporting back role with their assistance in the staging of the events. Thank you, girls.

I now have the June 2012 Fourth Degree Exemplification packages and copies are available for candidates and Sir Knights who are planning to attend. Please contact me for your set at 519-686-0065. I will have some with me at our December meetings. Please remember that this exemplification will take place at the Four Points by Sheridan hotel on Wellington Road South opposite to White Oaks Mall, and again a good time can be expected by all participants and their wives. We do not know when the next one will be held so close to home.

Also, Brother Martin Jimenez now has the Annual Car Raffle tickets for sale. This year there are a couple of major changes. One, the tickets are in books of 15 and are to be sold in sets of 3 for $5.00 (all from the same book). Also, as the draw is done selecting the winner of the lowest valued prize first, all winning tickets will be returned to the drum for the chance of further more valuable prize (s). Time to close and in doing so, my wife and I want to wish all of you and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year.

“Keep Christ in Christmas”

Vivat Jesus,
Leslie Pierce, G.K.