Christmas Day Dinner     2008            R.D.S  Dublin

 

 

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

Installation of web cam in Parish Church (www.parishofdrumboandcarryduff.org) which has proved very popular with both parishioners and relations living abroad.

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 Parish Church.

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:   Vincent@vpmservices.com

 

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.

Knights of St. Columbanus

Area 4

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

 

Contact   e-mail:   koc.area4@hotmail.co.uk

Knights of St. Columbanus
Area 4
Calendar of Events 2010

2nd February                   Provincial Executive Meeting

25th February                 Provincial Quiz hosted by CK5 Derry

Late Feb/Early March    Installation of new Primary Council Officers

6th March                       Council of Directors Meeting Ely House

16th March                      Provincial Council Meeting

28th March                      Palm Sunday Provincial Retreat to Ards

31st March                       Last Date for names for Spring Initiation

2nd April                         Good Friday

5th – 9th April                Annual Order Pilgrimage

20th April                       Provincial Executive Meeting

30th April                      Northern Area Dinner (Provisional)

1st. May                         Council of Directors Meeting O’Neill Centre, Belfast

2nd May                        Annual Order Pilgrimage to Ballyvoy

6th May                        Provincial Council Meeting

16th May                      Spring Initiation in Falcarragh

18th May                      Provincial Executive Meeting

30th May                      Annual Order Pilgrimage to Knock

14th-20th June             CK24 Lettermen Annual Pilgrimage Shrines of England and Wales

15th June                     Provincial Executive Meeting                                

29th June                    Provincial Council Meeting

4th July                      Annual Order Pilgrimage to Drogheda

16th July                    Provincial Executive Meeting

30th July                    Final Date for Applications for Disbursement Funding

17th August            Provincial Executive Meeting

4th September            Council of Directors Meeting Ely House

7th September            Provincial Executive Meeting

17th September        Last Date for names for Autumn Initiation

14th September        Provincial Council Meeting

5th October            Provincial Executive Meeting

8th – 10th October        Stated annual Meeting, City Hotel, Derry

19th October            Provincial Council Meeting

7th November            Autumn Initiation  (venue to be announced)              

21st November        Provincial AGM

30th November        Provincial Executive Meeting

4th December            Council of Directors Meeting Ely House

7th December            Provincial Council Meeting   

Council Meetings        CK5 Derry        3rd Thursday of Month

CK14 Omagh        2nd Tuesday of Month

CK23 Strabane    1st Monday of Month

CK24 Letterkenny    2nd Tuesday of Month

CK56 Stranorlar    2nd Monday of Month

CK69 Coleraine    2nd Sunday of Month

CK107 Enniskillen    4th Tuesday of Month

CK143 Falcarragh    Variable date    

 

CK5 Derry  Meetings 3rd Thursday of the month
Derry is the oldest Council in Area 4 being formed as a Cadet Council in 1916 and receiving its Charter in 1922, the first Council outside Belfast to do so. Since its formation CK5 has been at the forefront of Catholic action in the city. Current Projects include, ’Refurbishment of the Long Tower Graveyards in the City’. This includes documentation and identification of graves.

 

CK14 Omagh  Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month
CK14 was formed in 1918. Current Projects include, ‘ ‘Provision of Adult Information Talks’ and ‘ ‘Provision of Advent and Lenten Talks’, financing the training of a local councellor for ‘Accord’ and provision of direction signs to Drumragh Parish Church, the oldest church in the Diocese and involvement in ‘Fan the Flame’ Diocesan Open Air Mass for  children confirmed in 2008.

 

CK23 Strabane  Meetings 2nd Monday of the month
CK23 was formed in 1931. The Council is firmly rooted in Community Development and plays a large part in local re-generation, Current Projects include, ‘Ongoing Project on Local Mass Rock’ and ‘Provision of Radio and Sound System in Churches in Leckpatrick Parish’.

 

CK24 Letterkenny  Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the month

In the past few years CK24 have organised Pilgrimages to ‘Shrines of France’, ‘Prague and Poland’ and ‘Fatima’. Local Pilgrimages include ‘Annual Pilgrimage to Holy Wells of Donegal’. Advent and Lenten Talks take place on an annual basis. Current Projects include, ‘Sponsorship on Nurse to Chernobyl’, Radio System in St. Eunans Cathedral’ and ‘Presentation of Rosary Beads and Prayer Cards to Primary 7 Children’.

 

CK56 Stranorlar  Meetings 2nd Monday of the month
CK56 was formed in 1927. Main Project ‘The Provision of an All Weather Garden at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Stranorlar’. Currently involved in ‘the Provision of Help for Families in the Finn Valley Region, Affected by Suicide’. Council hosts an Annual St. Brigids Night making St. Brigid Crosses.

 

CK69 Coleraine  Meetings 2nd Sunday of the month
CK69 was formed in 1929. Council provides Rosary Beads and Prayer Cards to Primary 7 Children on an Annual Basis. Current Major Project ‘Provision of Housing in Malawi’.
On the Fraternal Side the Council organise ‘Trips to the Theatre’ and ‘Inter-Council Quizes’.
Advent and Lenten Talks also organised.

CK107 Enniskillen  Meetings 4th Tuesday of the month
CK107 was formed in 1934. Major ongoing Project, ‘St. Francis Family Helper Programme in Uganda’, sponsoring young girls to attend college. Council organise coach for disabled to attend the Annual Order Pilgrimage to Knock.

 

CK143 Falcarragh  Meetinigs movable date
CK143 was founded as a Cadet Council to CK24 Letterkenny receiving its Charter in 1989.
Major ongoing Council Project Cnoc Na Noimbh overlooking th Atlantic and Tory Island. The Project consists of Lighted Cross on Summit, Polished Granite Altar, Way of the Cross, Grotto to Our Lady and Rosary Garden. Mass is celebrated here annually on 15th August and the Project will continue for several years. Council also heavily involved in the organisation of the Area 4 Annual Provincial Retreat in Ards Monastery.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:
Michael Jackson 021-4292056
Tom Walsh 021-4503549
Joe Lupton 021-4631496
Jim Leahy 021-4631173