News from Around the Province
Recruitment Masses at St Mary Immaculate
Council 396 are holding Recruitment Masses at St Mary Immaculate Church Pollockshaws on Sunday 6th May at 10am and 12 Noon.
Please take the opportunity to talk to us about our work either after Mass or over a cup of tea in the Church Hall.
The Opportunity to Serve
Please take the opportunity to talk to us about our work either after Mass or over a cup of tea in the Church Hall.
The Opportunity to Serve
Council 396 Race Night for Holyrood School
Holyrood Head Boy & Girl with Knights
On Friday 16th September, Council 396 held a Night at the Races in the Queens Park Cafe, Victoria Rd Glasgow to raise funds for the RE Department of Holyrood School. The monies raised will go towards purchasing material to enhance the teaching of Religious Education in Europes largest Secondary School.
It was a very successful evening and a vouchers for RE books were presented at the school.
Serving God by Serving Others
It was a very successful evening and a vouchers for RE books were presented at the school.
Serving God by Serving Others
Province 1 win First Bro Pat McDonagh Cup
The Knights of St. Columba Club in Coatbridge was the venue for an inter-Province Quiz last week.
Teams of Knights from Provinces 1, (Glasgow), 3, (St Andrews and Edinburgh) and 16, (Motherwell), met to contest this new annual competition.
Victory went to Province 1, Glasgow, whose team from Council 396, Kings Park, won the new trophy, the Pat McDonagh Cup, named after a Province 16 Brother who died late last year
Brother Jonjo McDonagh, Supreme Knight of the Order, Pat’s son, on making the presentation to the winning team, commented:
“To say that my family and I are extremely proud of the Knights for their wonderful gesture in naming the competition after my father, would be an understatement.
“This has been an enjoyable evening and it is so pleasing to see Knights coming together in a spirit of fraternity and fun.
“A wee warning to Province 1 Glasgow. The Brothers from Province 16 are convinced that the trophy is simply on loan to them and they intend to bring it home to Motherwell next year.”
Bro Charlie McCluskey, Grand Knight of Province 1, said "We are delighted to have won the first Bro Pat McDonagh Cup especially as so many of our Brothers knew Pat so well.
We will certainly look after it and look forward to the challenge next year!!!!.
Teams of Knights from Provinces 1, (Glasgow), 3, (St Andrews and Edinburgh) and 16, (Motherwell), met to contest this new annual competition.
Victory went to Province 1, Glasgow, whose team from Council 396, Kings Park, won the new trophy, the Pat McDonagh Cup, named after a Province 16 Brother who died late last year
Brother Jonjo McDonagh, Supreme Knight of the Order, Pat’s son, on making the presentation to the winning team, commented:
“To say that my family and I are extremely proud of the Knights for their wonderful gesture in naming the competition after my father, would be an understatement.
“This has been an enjoyable evening and it is so pleasing to see Knights coming together in a spirit of fraternity and fun.
“A wee warning to Province 1 Glasgow. The Brothers from Province 16 are convinced that the trophy is simply on loan to them and they intend to bring it home to Motherwell next year.”
Bro Charlie McCluskey, Grand Knight of Province 1, said "We are delighted to have won the first Bro Pat McDonagh Cup especially as so many of our Brothers knew Pat so well.
We will certainly look after it and look forward to the challenge next year!!!!.
Council 396 to Assist Mungo Foundation Again
The Bankhall Court Project
Council 396 Kings Park have decided to support the work of the Mungo Foundation as their Action Project during 2011/12. In particular they will be assisting the work of the Bankhall Project for individuals suffering from dementia.
Dana Dyer, Chief Excecutive of the Mungo Foundation was delighted that the Knights are involved. She stated "We are honoured that the Council 396 has yet again chosen one of The Mungo Foundation's services as their Action Project for 2011/12.
Bankhall Court is a very special project for us and the staff are full of ideas of how to enhance the environment for the 17 older people who have moved into this new building. With your fundraising support they will be able to develop the reminiscence area or possibly have a library with a Scottish theme. "
The Council began their fundraising work with a Sponsored Walk on Saturday 11th June after 10am Mass in St Philomenas Church Royston Road to the KSC Club in Moodiesburn
Dana Dyer, Chief Excecutive of the Mungo Foundation was delighted that the Knights are involved. She stated "We are honoured that the Council 396 has yet again chosen one of The Mungo Foundation's services as their Action Project for 2011/12.
Bankhall Court is a very special project for us and the staff are full of ideas of how to enhance the environment for the 17 older people who have moved into this new building. With your fundraising support they will be able to develop the reminiscence area or possibly have a library with a Scottish theme. "
The Council began their fundraising work with a Sponsored Walk on Saturday 11th June after 10am Mass in St Philomenas Church Royston Road to the KSC Club in Moodiesburn
Brother Andrew Goodfellow Celebrates 50 Years in the Knights
Celebration at Brother Andys home
On Friday 6th May the Provincial Grand Knight of Province 1, Brother Charlie McCluskey, Provincial Officers and Officers of Council 8, Clydebank visited Brother Andy Goodfellow to present his Golden Jublilarian Award to mark 50 years service to the Knights of St Columba. Brother Andy, a Past Grand Knight of Council 8, also held the posts of Council 8 and Provincial Training Officer of Province 1 during his years in the Order.
The presentation was made at Brothers Andys home in the presence of his family and a bouquet of flowers was presented to his good lady by the Brothers of Council 8.
The presentation was made at Brothers Andys home in the presence of his family and a bouquet of flowers was presented to his good lady by the Brothers of Council 8.
Grand National Draw Winner
Brothers Charlie, Danny and Pat Bradley GK of Council 396
On Monday 18th April Brother Danny McNeil of Council 396 Kings Park received his cheque from Brother Charlie McCluskey, Provincial Grand Knight of Province 1. Danny picked up £1500 for having the winning horse in this years Grand National Draw. On the evening Brother Danny stated that he was delighted with the win especially as he had not watched the race and only found out when he received a call from Brother Charlie.
Congratulations Brother Danny.
Congratulations Brother Danny.
Council 396 Kings Park Continue to Help Yorkhill Hospital
Brother Pat with Maureen from Yorkhill
On Saturday 20th November Council 396 Kings Park from the South East of Glasgow held a Buffet Dance in St Francis Hall to raise funds for a childrens ward in Yorkhill Hospital. On the evening a vast number of prizes were donated by various businesses including Celtic Football Club which led to a substantial amount of money being raised to provide toys etc. for the kids, especially over Christmas.
Council Grand Knight, Brother Pat Bradley stated that he was highly delighted by the generosity of everyone involved and overwhelmed by the support shown on the evening by not only Knights but their friends and families.
Once again Serving God by Serving Others
Council Grand Knight, Brother Pat Bradley stated that he was highly delighted by the generosity of everyone involved and overwhelmed by the support shown on the evening by not only Knights but their friends and families.
Once again Serving God by Serving Others
Quiz Night At Sisters of Gospel Life
On Saturday 16th October Council 396 Kings Park held an enjoyable Quiz Night at the Sisters of Gospel Life, The Cardinal Winning Pro-Life initiative over in Crosshill.
Teams from local parishes and Knights of St Columba Councils competed to a very tight conclusion with All Right on the Knight from Council 396 coming out winners in a tie break against Christ the Kings Doonrae.
Teams from local parishes and Knights of St Columba Councils competed to a very tight conclusion with All Right on the Knight from Council 396 coming out winners in a tie break against Christ the Kings Doonrae.
Blessed John Duns Scotus Church Rededicated
On Thursday 9th September Brothers of Council 396 Kings Park joined the congregation of Blessed John Duns Scotus in a Mass of rededication celebrated by Archbishop Conti. The Church was severely damaged by fire for the second time over 5 years ago and since then services have been conducted in the Parish Hall. On Thursday the Parish celebrated the reopening of the Church and the blessing of a beautiful new Altar.
Council 396, Kings Park hold their meetings in the parish and Grand Knight Pat Bradley stated that he was delighted that the Church had once again rose from the ashes to be the centre-piece of worship in the area.
Photos of the occasion are on the Council 396 Website http://ksc396.weebly.com
Council 396, Kings Park hold their meetings in the parish and Grand Knight Pat Bradley stated that he was delighted that the Church had once again rose from the ashes to be the centre-piece of worship in the area.
Photos of the occasion are on the Council 396 Website http://ksc396.weebly.com
