Notre Dame de Lourdes - Montreal

The beautiful hymn to Mary resounds in the chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes

Walk to the Stone 2014

Six thousand Irish immigrants died in Montreal, victims of typhus epidemic, in 1847.

To remember that terrible event and the sufferance of so many ancestors of the Montreal Irish community, the Walk to the Stone is a touching experience, held on May, from the Saint Gabriel's Church to the Irish Commemorative Stone.
His Excellency Dr. Ray Bassett, Ambassador of Ireland to Canada (3rd from left) had a talk in front of the Stone, as well as the National President of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Victor Boyle (2nd from left). 

Members of D'Arcy McGee's Assembly, the Faithful Navigator Brian McBrien (white cape) and Sir Knights Daniel Sloan and Francesco Barbero (red capes), have been the Honor Guard of the Walk. The Faithful Friar, Rev. Murray McCrory (4th from left), led the prayer. Other members of the Assembly and of the Council 284, like the Recording Secretary and Past Grand Knight Mark Hickey, followed the march.

Council Awards!

During the New Year Reception, several awards have been delivered to volunteering associations active in Montreal area.
Our prizes go to...

the Saint Patrick Parish Soup Kitchen, serving dinners every Friday to people in need,

Father Murray McCrory, for his passionate engagement at the Saint Gabriel's Parish,

l'Arche de Montreal, fraternal community founded by Jean Vanier,

the Saint Raphael’s Palliative Care Residence,

and the Women's Shelter "Chez Doris".

Visit all the links above, in order to discover those wonderful institutions!

A good time at Benedict Labre House!

"Feeding the poor": this is a fundamental objective for all the Knights of Columbus!

We are pleased to have bought, prepared and served more than a hundred lunches to homeless, this sunday.

A soup, ham, puree, cooked vegetables, chocolate cake and coffee. Not so much for rich people, but enough to bring a wonderful smile on so many faces!

Many thanks to the outstanding institution of the Benedict Labre House (they are constantly looking to volunteers and donations... so... do not wait if you want to contribute... and bring your friends to do the same!).

Special thanks to all the knights that made this event possible, namely Sir Knights Tommy Altenburg, Brian McBrien, Frank Rooney, Chris Tessier, Stanley Wells, John Dike, Giovanni Ruberto, Mark Hickey, Tom Altenburg, and Francesco Barbero.

Knight of the Year 2014 and Honorable Mentions

Our warmest congratulations go to S.K. Daniel J.Sloan, for His outstanding engagement and brotherly service. He is the Knight of the Year 2014!

Annual honorable mentions go to S.K. Frank B.Rooney, the Lady Auxiliary Rachel Kelly, ...

the Lady Auxiliary Norma Main, S.K. Tommy Altenburg, ...

S.K. Francesco Barbero, S.K. Christopher Huang, ...

and, for their special engagement in our mission, from left to right, S.K. Thomas Altenburg, Father Murray McCrory, and Brian McBrien.

Other mentions will be posted soon...   

January the 25th - Conversion of Saint Paul

Mass with Bishop Thomas Dowd at St Brendan's Church, 

with the participation of the Honor Guard of  District IX

  

January the 4th, Honor Guard at N.D. de Lourdes

A wonderful Mass, in preparation of the Epiphany, at the chapel of Notre Dame de Lourdes!

Our warmest thanks to the Sir Knights of Darcy McGee, Dollard, and Champlain Assemblies, and to the former District Master, S.K. Joe Labelle.

Special and fraternal thanks to Father Guy Bérubé, for His touching homily and welcome, and to the Pastoral Team.

Our dearest wishes for a joyful Epiphany to all the Parishioners.

Epiphany is approaching...

At 5pm of January the 4th, at the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes (430 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est H2L2C5)‎, an Honor Guard will be held at the Vigil Mass, with the participation of the Assembly 1697 Darcy McGee.
Join the crowd!

If you are a S.K., the rendez-vous is at the basement, at 4pm, with full regalia.