HISTORY OF PRINCE OF PEACE
COUNCIL #9144
HISTORY OF PRINCE OF PEACE
COUNCIL #9144
On June 1985, while the plan was on the way to build the Prince of Peace Church in Alton Towers Circle, Scarborough Ontario, a group of devoted men from the parish decided to form a new council.
By September 1985 a meeting was set up in coordination with the parish priest Fr. Bill Harding, co-founder of the Parish Church, and 43 members were recruited. A charter was awarded on November 17, 1985.
First Degree Recipients – March 2018
First and Second Degree Candidates – March 2018
2017 – 2018
OUR PRINCIPLES
All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:
OUR PRINCIPLES
All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles:
CHARITY
Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.
UNITY
None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that – as a Knight of Columbus – you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community.
FRATERNITY
The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died – often prematurely. The Order’s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.
PATRIOTISM
Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it’s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.
WHY JOIN US?
WHY JOIN US?
Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
CATHOLIC
The common denominator for all of our members. Catholicism serves as the foundation for continued growth and performance.
FRATERNAL
Banded together for the purpose of providing for the spiritual and material welfare of our membership.
FAMILY
The very basis of society around which all our programs and activities revolve.
SERVICE
Our involvement with and commitment to Church, community, council, family and youth.
We are known for our charitable giving and volunteer service. The donation of funds and time continue throughout the year in support of charitable causes.
CONTACT
INFORMATION
265 Alton Towers Circle, Scarborough, Ontario, M1V 4E7
Church Office: (416) 291-9422
Gregory Saldanha: (416) 989-4536
Keith Coutinho: (416) 609-0199
CONTACT
INFORMATION
265 Alton Towers Circle, Scarborough, Ontario, M1V 4E7
Church Office:
(416) 291-9422
Gregory Saldanha: (416) 989-4536
Keith Coutinho: (416) 609-0199