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CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION JUNE 3RD 2010, DUBLIN
The event was very well attended and the Order of the Knights of St. Columbanus was represented by 9 Knights from the Order.
Archbishop Martin gave a very warm welcome to everyone present and especially to the Knights and Dames of various orders in attendance. The procession began with a number of parish groups and individuals closely followed by the Knights of St. Columbanus who had the lead banner in the procession followed by the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre and others.
The Rosary was said in a number of world languages. And a true presence of Holy God was felt throughout and this was not only reflective in the faces of the recent receivers of First Holy Communion- but in the actions of a small group of Indian Children who gave a performance of what I could only describe as an eclectic mixture of Catholic and Hindi traditions just before the Blessing. The Bishop then ended ceremonies with a recitation of the Prayer for the Church in Ireland sent by Pope Benedict XVI.
The Pleasant weather remained for the evening and later Archbishop Martin returned to have his picture taken with the many people who had waited for him
Knights walking in procession
Archbishop Martin with Indian Children
Christmas Day Dinner 2008 R.D.S Dublin
The streets were still dark as Tremayne turned his car out of the drive-way and made his way to the R.D.S. in Ballsbridge to join his catering team and supervise the preparation, cooking, co-ordinating and presentation required to provide the 3 course dinner for the anticipated 350 guests and the additional 750 dinners to be delivered – a mammoth total of 1,100 meals for the poor, the needy and the homeless in the Dublin area.
It was Christmas morning 2008 and the culmination of months of planning and organisation by Eugene, Chairman , Tim, Vice- Chairman, Bro. Tom PGK together with the dedicated committee of Knights of St. Columbanus in Area No. 1 who since September had been meeting regularly to ensure that all the necessary elements of the plan were considered and the appropriate decisions taken, the responsibilities assigned and the raw materials sourced and made ready to ensure the success of the day. The overall objective was to provide a full Christmas dinner to our VIP guests that they would really enjoy on this day of days. Christmas Day can be a very lonely day for some.
As the Knights, their family helpers and the volunteers (numbering a staggering 535 in toto at one stage) began to arrive from 8 a.m. onwards the work of allocating personnel to the various necessary tasks including table setting & cutlery, food portioning and serving together with liquid refreshments, entertainment, “takeaway bags” preparation, filling and collation carried on under the management of the designated supervisors.
There being no bus transport service on Christmas Day the guests started arriving at 10 o’clock some walking, others in taxis provided free and the majority in the pre-arranged free shuttle coach transport from the two designated venues in central Dublin, Dawson Street and O’Connell Street. On arrival the guests were greeted individually and provided with a tea or coffee in the seated reception area awaiting the meal commencement. All were invited irrespective of background, belief or status by means of invitation cards and related publicity materials pre-circulated to all of the hostels, shelters and drop-in food centres highlighting the availability free-of-charge of the full 3 course meal of soup, chicken and ham plus stuffing and three vegetables followed by Christmas pudding and custard. Grateful appreciation is expressed to the many suppliers who donate food, other goods and cash which enable the function to take place.
The meal got under way at 11.15 and in total 405 guests were served the Christmas meal. Music and entertainment were also provided. During the proceedings the Archbishop of Dublin Dr. Diarmuid Martin, the Lord Mayor of Dublin Councillor Eibhlin Byrne and Supreme Knight Bro. Seamus McDonald arrived and addressed the guests and in addition met and spoke to many of the guests, the caterer and his team, volunteers and the Knights. RTE TV also attended and showed clips from the event on the 9 o‘clock news together with an interview with one of the Knights organisers.
In total 405 guests were present and enjoyed the dinner and over 800 packed meals were delivered to persons in their own homes through the good offices of St. Vincent De Paul, Alone and similar organisations. On leaving, each guest was presented with a “goody bag” of food and household products and also a “woolly hat” for Winter provided by Valerie who begged, borrowed and encouraged all her friends, relatives and neighbours to give her woolly hats instead of personal gifts for Christmas in order to present them to our guests on Christmas Day. Another noteworthy feature of the voluntary and altruistic spirit of the day was 5 year old Matthew who donated a 50 Euro note he had found to the Knights to assist the fund raising efforts.
At 1.30 p.m. after the closing speech and Cecil had finished up with our national anthem, the guests departed in the coach for the city centre. Under Oliver’s supervision the big clean-up commenced and shortly thereafter the RDS was restored to its pristine condition guaranteed to satisfy our generous sponsor Howard. Around 2.15, tired but happy the Knights made their various ways home to their own family Christmas dinner satisfied that the 84th (Yes 84th!) Christmas Day Dinner organised by the Knights had been a great success and eagerly looked forward to the same again in 2009.
Lenten Talks 2007
A programme of Lenten talks will take place in Ely House, 8 Ely Place Dublin 2 at 8pm on Fridays during Lent. The Talks are as follows:
23 February: Crisis in Catholic Education - Seeds of Hope. The speaker will be Martin Daly a founder of the John Paul 11 (new) Society and an evangelizer in a Catholic Secondary school.
2 March: The Sacred Heart. Speaker is Fr. Bernard McGuckian SJ, central Spiritual Director of the Pioner Association.
9 March: Spiritual Progress - How to avoid mediocrity in spiritual life. The speaker wil be Fr. Martin Connor LC, a Retreat director, Spiritual Advisor and Catechist.
16 March: Marriage and its Enrichment. The speaker will be Fr. Finbar Neylon CC, Chaplain to the Knights in Dublin and a Director of the Order.
23 March: Lent 2007 - rediscovering God and Self. The speaker will be Sr. Helen Weston - St. Joseph of Cluney who is a spiritual writer/speaker.
30 March: Introduction to Theology of the Body - Pope John Paul 11. The speaker will ne John Shackleton (Regnum Christi) - a Catechist.
Seafood canapies and liquid refreshments served at 9.15 pm.
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AREA 2
On 21st Sept. 2011 Brothers in Area 2 held their first Information evening, particularly to encourage and inform potential new Brothers. This was an initiative of the Provincial DGK, Fr. Paul Alexander's Development Sub-Committee. On the evening, 8 out the 9 councils in Area 2 were present to encourage new membership and 7 potential new members turned up to see displays of the work undertaken by some of the councils and to hear from 3 speakers about what the Order has meant to them. Many, if not all plan to join the Order.
The speakers were Bro. Michael Hilton, CK3, Bro. Pat Doyle CK29 & Una Crossey, wife of Bro. Bobby Crossey CK130. All three speakers related their journey with the Order, in terms of family, fraternity and faith.
After the formal part of the evening there was tea, coffee & sandwiches in a convivial atmosphere which further encouraged exchanges between Brothers, wives and guests.
It is planned to make this an annual event and to build on the success of the 2011 event
The Annual Dinner of Provincial Area 2 took place in the Malone Lodge Hotel on June 23rd 2011.
The event was most successful and enjoyable as always.
The photos below show some of the members present:
Gerald and Martina Harbinson, Peter and Iris McCreesh,
Pat and Kay Scott
Seamus and Carmel McDonald
Photos courtesy of the Ulster Tatler
The Order in Area 2 consists of 10 Primary Councils resident in the Diocese of Down and Conor in Northern Ireland. There are five Councils in the Belfast area and one each in Ballymena, Carryduff, Downpatrick/Newcastle, Holywood and Lisburn.
Councils meet regularly every month to prepare for and engage in charitable activities in their own Parishes and communities and they also undertake projects abroad.
A varied range of projects and activities have been carried out by Councils in Area 2.
Some of these include:-
CK3 - Belfast
Organising an annual Christmas Party for children and running a campaign to supply rosary beads to primary schools in Area 2.
CK29 – Carryduff
The installation of a Citizens Band Broadcasting system so as the sick and infirm parishioners can tune into Mass on handsets provided.
Launch of Council website – www.ck29.org
Launch of Job Search programme to assist local students in interview techniques.
Provision of First Communion booklets for First Communicants in local primary Schools.
Provision of a new wheelchair for use in medical emergencies in the ParishChurch.
Social events organised such as Clay Pigeon shoot and boat trip to Copeland’s.
CK12 – Downpatrick and Newcastle
Meeting venue: De La Salle House, Stream Street, Downpatrick.
In 2008 the Council continued with a variety of work both locally and in aid to the missions and those in need.
Meetings: At our monthly meetings time is always allocated on the agenda for Study & Prayer and members continue to study the Evangelium multimedia course on the Catholic Faith. Meetings open with Prayers of the Order and close with the Evening Prayer of the Church in the adjoining Oratory. Members and families attend Lenten and Advent retreats annually. A Mass of thanksgiving is celebrated by our Chaplain each year for members at the end of our June Council meeting. In November a Mass is celebrated in Sacred Heart Church Dundrum Co.Down for all deceased members of the Council and is attended by members, families and friends of the deceased.
Pilgrimages: Member attend the Order pilgrimage in May each year to Canon O’Neill’s grave the Founder of the Knights at Ballyvoy and in May and July pilgrimages to Knock Shrine and Drogheda. Each year members of Council 12 led by Grand Knight assemble at St.Patrick’s grave in Downpatrick for an Act of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for the life and work of our National Apostle with prayers, a Psalm, decade of the Rosary recited concluding with the laying of a wreath.
Donations: during 2008 donations were made to Sister Muriel for her work with the poor in Medjugorje and we assisted groups at Christmas time who work locally to help families in need.
The Missions: This year we donated a further two portable Mass kits to the Missions in Zambia and Kenya.
Christmas Shoe Box: this major Council project is launched in September each year and in 2008 we collected a large number of shoe boxes packed with specific items to help the old and lonely adults living in the mountains in Medjugorje and for children aged 6months to 14 years. The project as always is very well supported by students, parents & teachers from St.Colmcille’s High School, Crossgar, Co.Down and by the youth and their parents from Patrician Youth Centre in Downpatrick. We also had many donations of boxes from the general public in the Downpatrick and district. The overall total estimated value this year was £15,000 and we thank all who supported us to help those less fortunate in to-day’s world. The project received excellent publicity in Church bulletins and local papers in Downpatrick & Newcastle area.
In 2009 the work of the members continues with plans proposed for a youth religious conference in the autumn. Publication and circulation of leaflets on Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation to eighteen parishes in the area. We continue with our Study & Prayer sessions at each monthly meeting with members volunteering each evening to give the power point presentation.
Council 12 can be contacted through the secretary at:
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CK130 – Ballymena
Summary of 2006
* April 06 - Presentation by Derek & Bernie Smyth of the Pro life movement
* May 06 - Presentation by Fr Ciaran Dallat on his planned trip to Guatemala with 'Habitat for Humanity' which the council supported as it's main project for 2006.
Following this presentation, CK 130 decided to support this very deserving initiative. We have supported by building of 4 houses at a cost of £1,600 each.
*May 06 - Annual retreat in Bethlehem Abbey, Portglenone *May 06 - A momentous occasion for the Brother of CK130 and wives to be honored guests of President McAleese at Arasan Uachtarain. 30 Brothers and wives attend.
* June 06 - A mass for Peace and Reconciliation in our town was celebrated by Father John Burns
* Sept 06 - Presentation by Fr David Smyth, Chaplin to the Armed Forces on his experiences in Iraq
* Sept 06- Wilson Cup - Golf Outing - Held in Rosapenna Golf Course,
* Dec 06 - Mens Annual Dinner
* Attendance at the Adult Faith Formation Advert Course, well represented by CK130
other projects
* Support of Michael McBride - Mencap
* Provision of a laptop for the Bishops conference being held in Maynooth
* Hamper Sunday +550 Christmas hampers distributed to need families at Christmas, under the auspices of Catholic Caring.
* Committed to support St. Benedicts College Randalstown, with new mass kit.
* Plus other unsung good works by Brothers *CK130 Supported the 40 yr celebrations of the Cuan Mhuire Community, founded by Sr. Consilio Fitzgerald in 1966, Athy Co. Kildare on the 1st weekend of Sept. our very own troubadours ' The White Knights'
provided a great nights entertainment.
* Fund raising dinner for Cuan Mhuire £500 raised
Recruitment - x3new members joined CK130
CK1 – Belfast
1. Annual fund-raising for the Macmillan Cancer Care raised £2900
in 2005 and £840 in 2006.
2. Provided Liturgical Music Tapes for St, Patrick's Church,
Donegall Street, Belfast.
3. Contribution of £81.21 for the Miracle of Sight organisation.
4. Contribution to Ann Marie McClean, of SUAS for use in an
orphanage in India.
5. Printed and supplied 2000 prayer books for use of the students
in St. Malachy's College, Belfast.
6. Contribution to the Laptop project for the Bishop's Conference
Centre in Maynooth.
7. Some members involved in hospital visitation,
8. Currently investigating the installation of a 'loop system' in
the O'Neill Centre.
9. Several other projects being discussed.
10. Monthly Quiz Night in the O'Neill Centre provides social
entertainment, funds for the Council
and support for the Columban Club.
Members of the Council regularly support the functions and activities
of all other Councils in Area 2.
At least 7 members attend the Adult Faith Development talks in St.
Malachy's College.
Most members of the Council support the annual Order pilgrimages to
Knock and Ballyvoy and attend
the Stated Annual Meeting each year. The also support the Northern
Area Committee meetings and
Annual Dinner.
The Council provides members for all the other committees in the
Order viz.
Current Supreme Knight, 3 members on the Provincial Executive,
Secretary of KSC Trust No. 1 Ltd.,
Secretary of the Northern Area Committee, Chairman and members of the
Columban Club Committee.
Membership of the Provincial Development Committee.
Recruitment is foremost on the agenda of the Council providing 1 new
member in 2005, 1 new member in 2006
and 1 Knight elect currently awaiting the next Reception Ceremony.
CK41 – Belfast
Support for group of young people aged between 20 and 30 based at St. Clements Retreat House who are committed to their faith.
The Northern Area Committee invites guest speakers from the fields of education, politics and religion. On the social side there are regular monthly quizzes, our Annual Dinner, golf-outings, fund-raisers, pilgrimages etc.
Area 2 also recently hosted a series of Advent Talks over a period of four weeks in St. Malachy’s College Belfast. The first one was given by Bishop Donal McKeown entitled ‘Where is God present in my life today?’ Details of his talk will be posted on this web site.
CK49 - Holywood, Co. Down
There are 12 members in the Holywood Council and we meet once a month
in the Parochial House in Holywood. Two members from CK29, Drumbo &
Carryduff were seconded to CK49 on a temporary basis.
Since 2005, the Council has provided funding for a number of projects
locally and on the missions. These include Breadline Africa which
utilises funding to help people develop their own crops to enable them
to have food and provide food for local markets. In addition, the
Council has provided funding for Cardinal Napier, Archbishop of Durban
for his work with the Zulu people. The Council has also provided
support for the missionary sisters of the Holy Rosary towards their
work in Africa. The following projects have been achieved:
1-Provision of materials for building a Health Centre/School 2-Sinking
of a well to provide clean running water for the communities
3-Assistance with funding of an AIDS education programme 4-Funding for
milk and high energy biscuits for school children
At a local level, the Council has made donations to the work of the
Society of St.Vincent de Paul during 2006.
The Council also installed a web cam in St. Columcille's Church,
Holywood.
There is a new spirit of optimism within the Council which has been
encouraged by the additional members of our Council including the
newer members of the Order.
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The Knights of St.Clumbanus shield has been recovered and renovated by council 133 Lisburn. The shield was then presented back to Down and Connor county of scouting Ireland. The competition is run every year. Ck133 also provide smaller replica shields in bronze to be retained by the winning scouts as well a replica for the scout hall. This is a very prestigious completion for Scouting and Ck133 are glad to be able to support the event.
Last May our scout troop, 23rd Antrim (Derriaghy), sent two patrols to the annual scouting competition the Columbanus Shield. The competition was held in Tollymore Forest Park. Throughout the May Day weekend, all 11 teams from Down and Connor county, were tested on various skills such as tent pitching, gadget building and teamwork. We were also marked on unknown challenges such as water canon building and making bivvy shelters. We had the opportunity to prepare and gut a fish and cook it on a hobo stove which was also built by each patrol. Preparations beforehand and competing on the weekend involved a great deal of hard work and time however it was enjoyed immensely by all involved. Sadly the end of camp had to come, but the closing ceremony was greatly anticipated by both leaders and scouts. Eventually it was announced that one of 23rd Antrim patrols had achieved silver status and the other gold. After what seemed an eternity it was announced that a 23rd Antrim patrol had won the competition and was awarded the historic and very impressive silver Columbanus Shield. After many years of competing the patrols were delighted to finally win the shield and are proud to have it hanging with pride of place in the den for the next year when we hope to be able to retain it.
Niamh (Winning Patrol Leader)
“As for the St. Columbanus Shield, for literally 40 years scout leaders from all over Down and Connor have tried to put together the best possible series of activities and challenges to test the skills and scouting abilities of the best scouts representing the troops from the different parishes. Rivalry has been intense between the best troops over the years with different winners lifting the shield as their reward for a close two days of competition. To win the shield is a magnificent achievement, coveted by many but achieved by relatively few. In recent times, the trophy has been won by four different troops in the past for years; with St. Colmcilles being the troop with the most victories, 16 in total. For the individual scout, the ability to perform at the highest level at the shield is testament to their scouting skills and the work of their leaders. Their sense of achievement is to be measured by their smile of satisfaction for a job well done at the closing ceremony and their feeling of pride and comradeship with their fellow scouts.”
Paul Browne (Down and Connor County Program Coordinator.)
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Knights of St. Columbanus
Area 4 lies to the North-West of Ireland taking in counties Derry and Donegal together with parts of Tyrone and Fermanagh. Area 4 includes the Diocese of Derry, Raphoe, Deanery of Enniskillen and part of Down and Connor. Area 4 covers an area of approximately 900 square miles, the principle towns being Derry, Letterkenny, Omagh, Coleraine, Strabane and Enniskillen.
There are eight active Councils in Area 4, CK5 Derry, CK14 Omagh, CK23 Strabane, CK24 Letterkenny, CK56 Stranorlar, CK69 Coleraine, CK107 Enniskillen and CK143 Falcarragh.
Provincial Officers for 2008-2011
Provincial Grand Knight James Stewart
Deputy Provincial Grand Knight John Clancy
Provincial Chancellor John McCosker
Provincial Secretary John Cunnane
Provincial Treasurer Seamus Byrne
Provincial Registrar Noel Campbell
Provincial Advocate Dermott Colgan
Provincial Warden Eugene McGrade
Provincial Chaplain Fr. Dennis McGettigan
CK107 Enniskillen
CK 143 Falcarragh Meetings movable date
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CK 5 DERRY
CK 14 Omagh
CK 23 Strabane
CK 24 Letterkenny
CK 56 Stranorlar
CK 69 Coleraine
Area
The Areas main aims are to simulate good businesslike meetings with highly committed officers, promote a sound knowledge of the Order among members, create spiritual formation, create an ethos of fraternity and support and develop a partnership between the Order and Clergy to examine Church and social issues. Area 4 has developed an excellent relationship with Bishops and Clergy within its boundaries with meetings with Bishops taking place on an annual basis.
Annual Provincial Pilgrimage:
The Pilgrimage takes part each year on Palm Sunday. The venue is Ards Monastery in a peaceful and reflective setting in north Donegal. The Provincial Chancellor in conjunction with Ards arranges the Programme. The average attendance in recent years has been 80. The Pilgrimage is open to Brothers their families and friends.
Annual Provincial Quiz
This is table quiz hosted each year by Primary on a rota basis. The emphasise is on enjoyment and the quiz is open to Brothers, families and friends. There is a Provincial Trophy together with other prizes for the winners. CK24 Letterkenny hosted the 2009 Quiz and the winning team was "The Bankers" from CK56 Stranorlar. The venue for the 2010 Quiz is Derry and the 2011 Quiz is Strabane.
Annual Mass
Takes place in June and is hosted on a rotating basis by Primary Councils. The mass is followed by refreshment. This is considered as a fraternal and informal get together for Brothers and their families. This mass is additional to mass at our AGM and Deceased Members Masses.
Fan the Flame 2008
This is an Annual Open Air Mass organised by the Derry Diocese for all children who have made their confirmation in that year. It is held each year in the Brandywell Stadium in Derry. The chief celebrant is Dr. Seamus Hegarty, Bishop of Derry. At the request of Dr. Hegarty Area 4 hosted this event in 2008. The average attendance of children is 2500 and each receives a ‘Fan the Flame’ T-shirt. Dr. Hegarty spoke in glowing terms on the Order in his Introduction, Homily and Closing Address.
The Pope John Paul II Awards
The Pope John Paul II Award was founded in the Derry Diocese in 2006 and was created to commemorate the late Pope John Paul II who was so committed to young people and had such belief and confidence in them. Four of the Councils in Area 4 lie within the Derry Diocese. As the Order has taken these Awards as the National Project for 2008-2011 the Supreme Knight and Brothers from Area 4 were invited to the Award Presentation on the 23rd and 24th of February. The keynote speaker was His Eminence Keith, Patrick Cardinal O'Brien Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh. Awards were co-presented by Cardinal O'Brien and Dr. Seamus Hegarty, Bishop of Derry. 146 young people received their medals and a further five received their Papal Cross Awards. The Order involvement in the Awards was given prominence on both nights. The Supreme Knight, Brother Seamus McDonald, attended the Monday ceremony and was very warmly received.
His Eminence Cardinal O'Brien with Brother James Stewart PGK Area 4
and Brother Patsy Barrett DGK of CK23 Strabane
His Eminence Cardinal O'Brien and Bishop Hegarty with some of
the recipients of the Award
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Area 5 covers the Dioceses of:
1. Cloyne
2. Cork and Ross
3. Kerry
Some current actions:
Active Retirement Group
Monthly get together of active retired persons Again this is an open to all group just retired and active
Retired Secondary School Teachers Association
2 members from Area 5 founded this Association
Contact person Tom Burke 021-4292062
Support Network for the Cork Choral Festival
Contact person Tom Walsh 021-4503549
Supporting the Cork Association of Autism
This group has a facility in Carrigtwohill catering for the needs of adults with autism
Contact person Jim Leahy 021-4631173
Network support for Kosovar refugee crisis
Contact person Ted Wilson 022-21020
Cork Local Anti Drug Initiative
Contact person Tom Walsh 021-4503549
Victim Support
Contact person Joe Lupton 021-4631496
Family Media Association
Group monitoring radio broadcasting to ensure balanced journalistic content
Contact person Tom Walsh 021-4503549
Development Team Members:
Tom Walsh 021-4503549
Joe Lupton 021-4631496
Jim Leahy 021-4631173
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Provincial Area 7
Provincial Executive 2008-11
• Provincial Grand Knight: Donal Burke KHS (Diocese of Clonfert)
• Deputy PGK: Michael McDonnell (Diocese of Galway)
• Provincial Chaplain: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Quinn PP KHS (Knock)
• Provincial Chancellor: Paul Murphy (Archdiocese of Tuam)
• Provincial Secretary: David Quinn (Archdiocese of Tuam)
• Provincial Advocate: Sean O Dwyer KSS KCHS (Archdiocese of Tuam) (Past PGK)
• Provincial Treasurer: John Whittle (Archdiocese of Tuam)
• Provincial Warden: Patrick Kielty (Archdiocese of Tuam)
• Provincial Registrar: Christopher Naessens (Diocese of Galway)
• Last Past PGK: James Hanley (Archdiocese of Tuam)
Provincial Council meets in the Parish Centre, Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway within 10 days of Council of Directors meeting.
Currently five active Primary Councils within Provincial Area:
• Ballinasloe (Diocese of Clonfert) meets monthly, Family Centre, Ballinasloe
• Claremorris (Archdiocese of Tuam) meets monthly, Dalton Inn, Claremorris
• Galway (Diocese of Galway) meets monthly, R.C. Cathedral, Galway City
• Tuam (Archdiocese of Tuam) meets monthly, Parish Centre, Tuam
• Westport / Castlebar (Archdiocese of Tuam) meets monthly, Parish Centre, Westport
Membership: We actively seek new members and any queries in relation to this may be made directly to Ely House, Dublin, telephone 01-6761835 or e-mail at
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Provincial Area Development Committee: Under chairmanship of Deputy Provincial Grand Knight this committee is engaged in activating Loughrea Primary Council (Diocese of Clonfert)
Activities: Brothers from each Primary Council actively involved in promotion of Pope John Paul II award for young people. (Order National Project 2008-11). Co-ordination of this work across the Dioceses of Clonfert, Galway and Tuam is undertaken at Provincial Executive level. Annual Provincial Area Retreat, local participation in Orders National Pilgrimage to Knock and Reception ceremonies for initiation of new members co-ordinated at Provincial Council level.
Ballinasloe: Regularly organise faith formation talks locally, either among members or open to public. Annual mass for deceased members with tea and refreshments afterwards. All meetings commence with Vespers, the Evening Prayer of the Church recited before the Blessed Sacrament. Support as prayer friends for First Holy Communion children, Support for various charitable causes over recent years has included St. Vincent de Paul, missionaries work in Zimbabwe, etc. Mark feastday of St. Columbanus in November with Holy Hour.
Claremorris: Regularly organise annual faith formation talk. Host annual Reception Ceremony for new members at Knock with social gathering afterwards. Annual Mass for deceased members in November. Members involved in a number of local community developments and have been engaged in collecting old and disused spectacles in various locations for distribution by those involved on the Missions abroad. Provided support for various charitable causes in recent past, including St. Vincent de Paul, etc.
Galway: Annual Mass for deceased members, faith formation, recent support for charitable causes has included support for the Order of Malta’s Galway Centre for Older People, etc.
Tuam: Host Provincial Council meetings with social gathering afterwards, organise faith formation talks, recent support for charitable causes included local St. Vincent de Paul, etc.
Westport / Castlebar: produced several thousand suicide awareness cards for distribution in local secondary schools. Currently looking at forging links with Columban Fathers (Far East) and at promoting greater awareness of those killed while on service on the Missions.
In all of our work, we remember our deceased brothers who laboured in their day and whose work we strive to continue in our day. We are also mindful of our widows, who did so much to support our deceased brothers and our Order. Our deceased brothers and their families are remembered in masses throughout the country during the year and are always in our thoughts and prayers.
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Knights of St. Columbanus
Area 8 comprises the Diocese of Elphin, the Diocese of Achonry, the Diocese of Killala and the Diocese of Ardagh (except Longford, and not including Clonmacnoise).
In geographical terms Area 8 covers all of counties Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim as well as North Mayo, part of county Longford, a small portion of Galway, and also embraces Athlone in county Westmeath.
The area has six active Councils in Provincial Area 8:
Athlone CK 45
Ballina CK 74
Carrick – on – Shannon CK 88
Roscommon CK 68
Sligo CK 25
Swinford. CK 122
Recent activities within the area have included:
Publication of Booklet of traditional Family Prayers – to be distributed to all children being Confirmed throughout the Diocese of Elphin. This idea has now been adopted by a number of neighbouring dioceses.
Faith Formation programmes for members and also for the general public in both Advent and Lent during 2007 – 2008.
Publication of booklet “An Invitation to think a little deeper on the Mass”.
Assisting the Fr. Flanagan Prayer Group with the publication of a booklet on the life and works of Fr. Flanagan of Boys Town fame, entitled “A Model for the Youth of Today”.
Preparation and publication of a booklet of prayers suitable for the sick and the dying.
Assisting with a number of church gate collections for a range of charities throughout the area.
Assistance with a start-up project to develop a school in Kenya.
Assistance with an “Open Door Mens’ Project” and also a number of Youth Development Projects at a number of centres throughout the area.
Provincial Executive – Area 8 (2008-2011)
Provincial Grand Knight: Brother Eamon Tolan
Teesan,
Sligo
Telephone: O71-9145709
Deputy Provincial Grand Knight: Brother Paul Stevenson,
O’Connell Street,
Ballymote,
Co. Sligo
Telephone: 071-9183001.
Provincial Chancellor: Brother Brendan Kieran,
Main Street,
Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co Leitrim.
Telephone: 086-1721627.
Provincial Secretary: Brother Laurence Cassells,
Gortnagrelly,
Glencar,
Co. Sligo.
Telephone: 071-9145664.
Provincial Treasurer: Brother Padraig Griffen,
11, St. Mary’s Close,
Carrick-n-Shannon,
Co.Leitrim.
Telephone: 087-4171554.
Provincial Advocate: Brother Charles Kelly KCSS, KC*HS.,
Market Street,
Swinford,
Co. Mayo.
094-9251061.
Provincial Warden: Brother Sean Flynn,
Coosan Point,
Athlone,
Co. Westmeath.
090-6472833.
Provincial Registrar Brother Thomas Moriarty,
James Street,
Kiltimagh,
Co. Mayo.
Telephone: 094-9381152.
Provincial Chaplain: Rt. Rev. Monsignor G. Dolan P.P.,
Rosses Point,
Co. Sligo.
Telephone: 071-9177133.
Last Past Provincial Grand Knight: Brother Eiver O’Hanlon,
Tandragee,
The Batteries,
Athlone,
Co, Westmeath.
Telephone: 090-6492322.
Additional Members : Brother Frank Murphy KSS. KC*HS.,
Strandhill Road,
Sligo.
Telephone: 071-9160579.
Brother Patrick J.Smith, KHS.,
1, Hanley Terrace,
Sligo.
Telephone: 071-9162186.
Active Councils
Council 25, Sligo
Churchill,
Sligo.
Grand Knight: Brother John O’Dowd, Portavada, Dromard, Co.Sligo
Telephone: 071-9166644.
Council 45, Athlone,
The Midland Club,
Athlone.
Grand Knight: Brother Sean Flynn, Coosan Point, Athlone.
Telephone: 0906472833.
Council 74, Ballina.
Grand Knight: Brother Augustine Desmennu,
4, Moy View,
Arbuckle Row,
Ballina,
Co. Mayo.
Council 88, Carrick-on-Shannon
Grand Knight: Brother Padraig McWeeney,
Fairlawn,
Cortober,
Carrick-on-Shannon, Co.Leitrim.
Telephone: 087 2690721.
Council 122, Swinford
Grand Knight: Br
Brother John McDonnell,
St.Anne’s Villas,
Rathscanlon
Swinford, Co. Mayo.
Telephone:094-9251576.
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Area 9
Provincial Area 9 covers the Dioceses of Ferns, Ossory and Waterford & Lismore.
There are three active Councils in the Area, CK 15 Waterford, CK 34 New Ross and CK 43 Kilkenny, and an Advance Council CK 28 in Wexford.
For further information on these Councils please use the Local link on the Homepage
Council 26 (Clonmel) and Council 28 (Wexford) are in the course of being re-established after many years of inactivity.
If you would like to contact the Provincial Executive, please send an email to
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or telephone Paul at 087 9043071, or Peter at 087 2373043
“His Holiness… sees the work of the Knights of St. Columbanus as standing not on the margin but at the very centre of the Church’s life and mission in this time of great change in Ireland.” - Apostolic Blessing from John Paul II
Area 9 NEWS………….
CK 28 Wexford is alive and well!
It is with great delight that Area 9 can report the first meeting of an advance Council of the old CK 28 in Wexford after many years.
The Meeting was well attended by Brothers who have recently joined the Order. The PGK agreed the appointment of temporary officers and it was also agreed that a further meeting would be held in February.
This is a wonderful sign of progress and demonstrates a welcome dedication and enthusiasm for the aims of the Order.
There is much work to be done in Wexford, and we welcome you to indicate your interest by contacting Nick 086 3783692, Magnus 0864058913 , Paul 087 9043071 or
CK 34 New Ross Provides a Public Crib
Council CK 34 New Ross provided a beautiful three-sided crib for the Quay in New Ross. This was a wonderful project and was favourably commented on by locals and visitors to New Ross. Truly this was a practical example of Keeping Christ in Christmas !
Ossory Embraces John Paul II Award
The Diocese of Ossory has formed a steering group to progress the implementation of the John Paul II Award for young adults in the Diocese. The aim is to launch the award before the summer school break in order that all will be in place for participants to begin their parish and community activities in the autumn. CK 43 Kilkenny is delighted to support this important initiative which has seen such success in other dioceses including our neighbours in Kildare & Leighlin
CK 43 Kilkenny Charitable Dinner 2011
Continuing a tradition that spans over 70 years, CK 43 once again hosted a festive dinner on Sunday 9th January. Thanks to the generosity of hotels and restaurants, CK$£ was ale to serve up the finesse festive fare to more than 30 deserving guests
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Provincial Area 10
Dioceses of Kilmore & Clogher
(Cavan & Monaghan)
Consists of 3 Primary Councils
CK 47 Cavan
CK 31 Monaghan
CK 79 Castleblayney
Provincial Grand Knight
Bro. Charles Shalvey
3 Beechgrove Lawns
Monaghan
Phone 04783262
Mobile 086 8447335
Deputy Provincial Grand Knight
Bro. Owen Keogh
Kilmainham
Cavan
Co. Cavan
O494337589
Provincial Secretary
Bro. Seamus Boyd
Bree
Castleblaney
Co. Monaghan
Phone 0429740142
Phone 0494337734
PROVINCIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
Bro. Colm Donnelly
"Aghatamy"
Dublin Road,
Monaghan
Home phone: 047 85279
Mobile: 087 6789492
Email:
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About Area 10
Area 10 is made up of 3 active Primary Councils covering all of Co Cavan and Co Monaghan. For many years this Provincial has focused on spiritual formation holding a retreat each Lent and more recently an Advent Retreat. Our retreats are held in Damien House near Coothill Co Cavan where the Sacred Heart Fathers have their retreat House. Our Provincial Chaplain, Rev. Anthony Fagan gives us a great sense of renewal in very pleasant surroundings. These retreats are well attended by Brothers, wives and family members.
Area 10 has for the last 4 years held Reception Ceremonies each year when new Brothers are initiated to the Order. Order Robes are worn at our Provincial Meeting and our Meetings are attended by our Provincial Chaplain. Our Provincial Area works in close communication with our two Bishops, Most Rev. Leo O’Reilly D.D. Bishop of Kilmore, and Most Rev. Liam Mc Daid D.D. Bishop of Clogher. Our previous Bishop, Most Rev. Joseph Duffy D.D. always provided us with an open door for advice and guidance.
Recent Area Activities
At our recent Reception Ceremony held in the Convent of Mercy, Castleblayney, we had four new Brothers initiated to our Order. It is our ambition to have two reception ceremonies each year. We have planned to have our annual Social in a Monaghan venue early in the New Year.
The Pope John Paul 11 Award
The Pope John Paul 11 is dedicated to the memory of the late Pope John Paul 11 whose love of young people was so profound. The Award was launched by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, His Excellency Most Rev. Dr Giuseppe Lazzarotto on 7th November 2006 in the Diocese of Derry.
Bishop Leo O ‘Reilly launched the Award in Kilmore Diocese on January 26, 2011 and this brings to eleven the number of Dioceses partaking in the scheme. In his message at the launch of the Award in Clogher Diocese on September 8, 2009, Bishop Duffy said “a recurring theme was the question of finding ways and means to adequately meet the needs of young people to be actively involved in the life of the Church at every level. I see this initiative of the Pope John Paul 11 Award as a practical, immediate and hands-on response to this need”.
The Brothers in Area 10 are delighted that the Award is up-and-running in our two Dioceses and we are more than happy to be involved on both organising committees. For more information go to
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Primary Council Activities
Cavan Council [CK 47]
Patron Saint: St Thomas Moore
Grand Knight: Bro. Padraig Farrelly
Cavan Council is actively involved in all aspects of the work of our Order. Some projects our Brothers were involved with include:
· establishing the Credit Union
· organising the provision of a playing field beside St Felim’s School in Cavan Town
· the foundation of Loreto College, Cavan
· co-funding of loop system in Cathedral of St Patrick and St Felim, for the hard of hearing
· promoting temperance in the Diocese of Kilmore
· distributing Rosary Beads to Confirmation children in the year of the Rosary
· distributing Prayer Books to First Holy Communion children
· organising and taking part in Eucharistic Adoration in our own parishes and in St Clare’s Chapel, Cavan.
CK 47 is a progressive Council. Every year our Provincial Council organises two Reception Ceremonies for the initiation of our brothers. We are actively recruiting on an ongoing basis and we are glad to say that we always have new men for initiation at all Reception ceremonies.
Our Brothers in CK 47 are involved in much parish, diocesan and Order work. These include activities such as:
· order Pilgrimages to Ballyvoy, Knock and Drogheda
· attending all Northern Area Committee (NAC) functions
· two of our Bros hold office in NAC
· two of our Bros are Trustees of the Order
· one of our Bros is a Trustee of the Widows and Orphans and Benevolent Fund Committee.
At our regular monthly meetings we have studied the various Papal Encyclicals and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. A special meeting was dedicated to the discussion of Pope Benedict’s Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland. A written submission on this was sent to Bishop Leo O’Reilly and to the Bishop’s Conference.
During the last year we have helped to fund various initiatives such as:
Ø Kilmore Diocesan Vocations campaign
Ø Adult Education in Kilmore Diocese
Ø Drugs Awareness Education
Ø Fr Jim Brady’s mission in Zambia
At the start of Advent, one of our Brothers produced and erected a beautiful Christmas scene on Farnham Street, Cavan Town. Currently we are co-operating with Bishop Leo O’Reilly in getting the John Paul II Awards scheme up and running in the Diocese. It is expected that this scheme will be launched in Spring 2011.
Our biggest project over the past year is the provision of Church services for the housebound. This involves the radio transmission of Mass and other Church services from St Micheal’s Church Potahee. These are picked up, within a radius of four miles on a simple dedicated radio set. Because of the hilly terrain locally, an outside aerial is sometimes required. This service has the blessing and approval of Bishop Leo, the co-operation and financial assistance of Rev. Fr Peter Mc Partlan P.P., Ballintemple and is fully licensed by Comreg. Our heartfelt thanks to the four Brothers who gave many days work to the project.
Recently we organised a public lecture on suicide and we submitted a motion on the topic for SAM 2009. A number of our Brothers made their way to Ara Coeli, Armagh and made a presentation to Fr Sean Brady on his elevation to the Cardinalate.
*** We were proud winners of ‘Council of the Year 2009’ ***
Monaghan Council [CK 31]
Patron Saint: St Macartan
Grand Knight: Bro. Andy Caldwell
Our Council was founded on the 31 March 1927.We celebrated our 75th Anniversary on 31st March 2002 with Mass and a Social. Our 80th Anniversary was celebrated with Mass in The Oratory in Emyvale.
Our Brothers are from various trades and professions. They are involved in Boards of Management of Schools, Christian Life Communities, Accord, Marriage Counselling, SVP Meals on Wheels, Niall Mellon (The African Housing Project), Ministers of Eucharist, Ministers of the Word, Choir, Pastoral Council, Pioneers, St Joseph’s Young Priests Society, Matt Talbot Group, Clogher Diocesan Pilgrimage Committee, St Macartan’s Past Pupils, CBS Past Pupils as well as sporting and civic interests.
Monaghan Council has participated in many projects over the years. These include:
· the formation of the Credit Union in Monaghan
· the erection of Notice Boards at St Macartan’s Cathedral and St Joseph’s to display Mass times.
· the provision of laminated Mass times and other Church Services cards
· the distribution of same to hotels and guest houses
· organising and funding The Chernobyl Children Holidays Project in association with local parents
· the organising and stewarding of the Clogher Jubilee Celebrations in 2000
· organising the visit of The Relics of St Therse and St Claude LA Colombere to St Macartan’s Cathedral
· stewarding at the Cathedral in 2009 when the Sisters St Louis celebrated their 150th anniversary
On the departure of The Christian Brothers from Monaghanthe façade leading to the Christian Brothers’ steps, needed to be replaced. Our Council funded the project, restoring it to its original state. On the 27th June last we were honored to be asked to provide stewarding for the Episcopal Ordination of our New Bishop Most Rev. Liam McDaid D.D.
We have for the last 30 years organised our annual Orders Pilgrimage to Knock and chartered a 53 seater bus. This is a very important event for our pilgrims who have been so loyal to our Pilgrimage. We attend Pilgrimages at Ballyvoy and Drogheda, attend SAM & NAC. We interact with other Councils and are represented at all Order functions. Our Council raised funds for the Pakistan Earthquake Appeal and in 2009 we supported The Shannon Flood Appeal.
We occasionally organise Guest Speakers to an open night, such as Fr Peter Byrne and Fr Brian Mc Kevitt, editor of ‘ALIVE’ We have for a number of years promoted the Cause for the Canonization of Venerable Matt Talbot. Our Council obtained a relic of Matt Talbot and devotion is carried on each month on the 2nd Friday. We have Mass and bring along the Relic, together with promotional literature. This is well received by our Priests and parishioners.
Many of our Brothers are involved in the Pioneer Association and we include the Prayer of The Heroic Offering with the Matt Talbot Mass. Recently the Vice Postulator for the cause, Rev. Fr Brian Lawless ADM St Aghatha’s Parish Nr William St Dublin, visited and celebrated Mass with us. He gave a great talk on the life of Matt and he has promised to come each year as did his predecessor. We recite the prayer for his canonisation at all our Council meetings.
We maintain a supporting partnership with St Joseph’s Young Priests Society.Our Council donated€500 to the local branch in 2009. We include on our Council agenda the Prayer for Vocations. This is recited at our monthly Council Meeting. Inthe Year of Vocations, we organised and hosted a talk on vocations by the Vocation Director of the Clogher Diocese.
For the Year of the Priests, our Council chose, printed and distributed a Prayer Card for each one of our Council Brothers and friends. We each adopted a priest from our Diocese and undertook to say this Prayer for our Priest for the year. This was extended to Area 4 as part of our Diocese is in Area 4 (Enniskillen Council). They accepted and distributed the cards to their Council members.
We support Monaghan Arch Club. This club was founded 25 years ago with a large input from two members of our Council. The late Bro. Paddy Rocks HLM who passed away on the 1st November last and Bro. Donal Kenny have managed the Club for the last 25 years. They provided entertainment every Thursday night for the children, arranged transport and organised various activities. Last year the Club celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its founding. Our Council sponsors the Easter Party each year.
In the Year of the Rosary we provided and presented Rosary Beads and Prayer Books to all Confirmation children in Co. Monaghan. In the Year of the Eucharist we produced Prayer Cards for the First Communion Children. For a number of years we have provided a large Crib in the window of a public building in the town centre.
Ongoing Activities
· We hold two church gate collections each year.
· We source, cut, prepare and distribute Palm for Palm Sunday to four of our Parish Churches.
· The provision of stewarding for the large attendances at our annual Blessing of the Graves.
· Annual Mass for our deceased Brothers.
· Our project for this year is the provision of a permanent base for our Council meetings and other Order activities.
· The provision of Church services to those that are housebound.
· Annual Maintenance of the façade and grounds around the Christian Brothers old entrance.
Our cautious approach to recruitment has come from experience. On proposal of a new member a Bulletin is distributed throughout the Area, an Information Night is arranged and prospective Brothers are invited. On Initiation, every effort is made to encourage and help new Brothers during the early days of Membership.
*** Monaghan Council won the Council of the Year in 2001 and again in 2004 and have been runners up on several occasions.***
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Council CK79 Castleblayney
Grand Knight, Bro. John Knowles
Our Council holds their regular meeting on the second Tuesday of the month In the Parish Centre Castleblayney. Brother from our Council are very much involved in the work of the parish community, Our Council members are involved in the work of the Parish Pastoral team and subcommittees that has recently been set up in the parish.
Chapter Officers had completed their two-year term of office 2008-2010, there by requiring that elections are held In February to elect New Officers for the period 2010-2012, with the installation of Officers taken place at the March meeting of our Council.
Brother attended in March the Provincial Area 10 annual retreat; the retreat was conducted by the Provincial Chaplain; the retreat was held in Damian House Cootehill. Damian House is dedicated to Saint Damien de Veuster; he was a Catholic Missionary Priest who ministered to Lepers on the Hawaiian island of Molokai, from May 1873, Father Damien died from the disease of leprosy on the 15 April, 1889 after sixteen years on the island. St Damien was canonised on Sunday October 11, 2009 by Pope Benedict XVI in Rome.
This year as usual, our annual sponsored walk took place on the evening of Wednesday, 11th June, with all monies raised going to the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The sponsored walk was well supported by the people of Castleblayney and district, the amount of funds raised was €2650 this was the amount presented to the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society by our Grand Knight Bro. John Knowles.
We want to thank all of the people who distribute sponsorship cards, and most importantly to thank all of the people who sponsored, generously the walk participants.
Our Council hosted an open evening in May, the open evenings are arranged to facilitate prospective new members in obtain information with existing members, regarding the Order of Knights of St. Columbanus.
The Provincial Area 10 reception ceremony for 2010 for new members joining the order was hosted by Council CK31 Monaghan. The Supreme Knight was in attendance to welcome the new members into the order.
Our Council is please to welcoming Two Brothers who have joined our Council.
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THE ORDER OF THE KNIGHTS OF ST. COLUMBANUS AREA 11
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
Area 11 covers the geographical area of counties Meath, Westmeath, Louth, Laois, Offaly and Longford. There are 25 principal towns in the area: Drogheda, Navan, Mullingar, Portlaoise, Tullamore, Laytown, Longford, Ashbourne, Rathoath, Trim, Portarlington, Edenderry, Dunboyne, Kells, Ardee, Mountmellick, Dunshaughlin, Duleek, Stamullen, Kinnegad, Athboy, Enfield, Rathangan, Abbeyleix, and Clougherhead.
DIOCESAN AREA
Area 11 covers the Diocesan area of Meath, part of the Archdiocese of Armagh, part of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, and part of Kildare and Leighlin containing approximately 100 parishes. There are 7 active Primary Councils in the area: CK 32 Drogheda, CK40 Trim, CK65 Navan, CK81 Mullingar, CK83 Tullamore, CK112 Kells and CK 129 Portlaoise.
ADMINISTRATION
Area 11 is controlled by a Provincial Council. The Provincial Council is responsible for the well-being and development of the Order in the Area.
The Provincial Council ensures that each Council in its area is run in accordance with the Laws of the Order and that it receives the notices, reports, membership applications, programmes and correspondence from the Councils in a timely manner as required for the orderly running of the Area.
The Provincial Council co-ordinates the timing of Installation Ceremonies, organises, co-ordinates and publishes courses, seminars and retreats for its Councils and assists with the flow of information from the Supreme Executive to each Primary Council.
The Provincial Council supported the provision of laptop computers to the Irish Episcopal Conference in Maynooth. It supported the holding of the 2007 Supreme Annual Meeting in Enfield, Co. Meath, at which CK32 Drogheda won the Council of the Year award. It supports the various activities that the Primary Councils particularly the St. Oliver Festival, the distribution of Alive magazine, the Orders Pilgrimages to Drogheda and Knock, and the preparations for the 2012 Eucharistic Congress.
Area 11 has a membership approaching 200 and over the past 5 years has grown by 45 new members.
Reception ceremonies in the area are held twice a year, in the spring and autumn. Members of the Order are responsible for recruiting new members and information on membership can be accessed through the Order’s website.
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Area 12 |
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Order of the Knights of St. Columbanus
Area 12- Bray, Greystones, Arklow, Wicklow
Provincial Grand Knight- Denis Nolan (087-6798758/
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Deputy Provincial- Paul Kinsella
Provincial Treasurer- Sylvester Holland
Activities:
Active in promoting the Order in our Provincial Area, through Information Days and meetings with local clergy.
Supporting Councils in recruitment and development.
COUNCILS
CK 100- Bray
Deputy Grand Knight- Donal Murray, 44, Charnwood, Bray (01-2860177)
Secretary- Sean Sheahan , 165 Ardmore Park, Braay (01-2860865)
Activities:
· Publishers of ‘God R Us’ newsletter, bringing the Catholic message to 4,000 teenagers in Bray and District Second Level Schools.
· Partners in ‘Sa Bhaile’ Homeless Project with SVP and Queen of Peace Parish, Bray, providing accommodation, mentoring and development programmes for homeless people.
· Christmas Dinners distribution to 200 local homes.
· Senior Citizens Annual Outing
· Annual Pilgrimage to Glendalough
· Support for disadvantaged students in education.
· Fund raising for African Feeding Project in conjunction with students from Presentation College Bray
· Annual dinner for local clergy
· Brothers are also involved as individuals in a range of local parish and voluntary work.
CK 117- Arklow
Grand Knight- Paul Kinsella
Secretary- John O’Halloran
Activities:
Support for annual Senior Citizens outing
Working with Crosscare on Homeless Project
Brothers are active in Parish voluntary work.
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