Sacred Heart Knights

St Valentine’s Day Gala
2026-02-14 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Sacred Heart – St. Carlo Acutis (Upper) Hall, 1307 14 St SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 1C6, Canada
With the support of the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Women’s League is hosting the St Valentine’s Day Gala on Saturday, February 14, 2026 (6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) in the Upper Hall (St. Carlo Acutis Hall) at Sacred Heart Parish.
The Knights have been asked to support the event in two specific ways:

Ticket sales after Mass on the Knights’ assigned weekends

Operating the cash wine bar during the gala on Saturday, February 14

Please use the volunteer signup page to select your preferred weekend, Mass time, and role. You may choose more than one option. Once signups are in, we will confirm assignments and details so coverage is clear and the workload is shared.
Knights ticket-sales weekendsTicket sales alternate between the CWL and the Knights. The Knights’ weekends are:

Weekend of January 17–18, 2026

Weekend of January 31 to February 1, 2026

Sacred Heart Mass times

Saturday: 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.

Please plan to remain about 30 minutes after the Mass you normally attend.
Volunteer signup page: [HERE]

Novena for Br. Kevin Byrne
2026-02-15 19:30 - 2026-02-23 19:30 | AB
Sunday, February 15 to Monday, February 23, online via Google Meet
The meeting link and the daily novena prayer will be circulated so everyone can participate easily.

Shrove Tuesday Pancakes (Sacred Heart Elementary)
2026-02-17 07:00 - 13:00 | Sacred Heart – St. Carlo Acutis (Upper) Hall, 1307 14 St SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 1C6, Canada
Council 1186 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Program Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Time: 07:00 – 12:00 (Tentative) Location: St. Carlo Acutis Hall [Upper Hall]

In the spirit of Fraternal Charity, the Brothers of Council 1186 will provide the annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast for the students and faculty of Sacred Heart Elementary School on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2026, in the Upper Hall (St. Carlo Acutis Hall).
As part of our Faith in Action work, this breakfast is organized and staffed by our Council.
Brothers will handle food preparation, serving, and stewardship of the hall throughout the morning, ensuring the facility is returned to the parish in pristine condition.
We expect to prepare about 700 pancakes.
Menu: pancakes, butter, syrup, water.
Student flow:
The first students arrive around 9:00 a.m. Students typically come two classrooms at a time.
After each sitting, we clean and reset the tables for the next two classrooms, continuing until all students and faculty have been served.
Call to All Brothers:
Brothers are requested to assemble at 07:00 AM to begin food preparation and setup.
The hall is booked until approximately 2:00 PM to ensure cleanup and full restoration.
Attire:
Please wear Council attire if you have it (Council shirts and aprons).
Duty:
Kitchen service, student hospitality (serving and table reset), and hall restoration (cleanup and teardown).

Monsignor Doyle Council 1186 Monthly Meeting
2026-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Housey (Lower) Hall, 1307 14 St SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 1C6, Canada
Monsignor Doyle Council 1186 Monthly Meeting
Date and TimeTuesday, March 3rd, 20267:30 p.m. to approximately 9:00 p.m.
LocationSacred Heart Parish, Lower (Housey) Hall1307 14 St SW, Calgary

Event Description
Join your Brother Knights of Monsignor Doyle Council 1186 for our regular monthly council meeting. We gather in prayer, fraternity, and service to review current initiatives, plan upcoming activities, and support the life of Sacred Heart Parish.
The meeting will include opening and closing prayers, officer and program reports, updates on recent and upcoming council events, and time for discussion of new business. This is the primary forum where council decisions are made and where we coordinate our charitable, faith, and fraternal works.
All members in good standing of Council 1186 are warmly invited, especially newer members who may not yet have attended a meeting. Your presence, ideas, and support are important to the health and mission of our council.
What to expect

7:30 p.m. start with prayer and opening of the council meeting
Officer, financial, and program reports
Updates on parish and council initiatives
Time for questions, discussion, and new business If you are able, please plan to arrive a few minutes early so that we can begin promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Council chambers setup help is always greatly appreciated. If you can help, please arrive by 6:30 p.m.

Movie Knight (Irish Theme)
2026-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Housey (Lower) Hall, 1307 14 St SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 1C6, Canada
Join the Council for an Irish-themed evening on Sunday, March 22. We will feature a presentation on the life of the real St. Patrick.
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026 Time: Immediately following the 5:00 PM Mass Location: Lower (Housey) Hall
Volunteer Appointments
Brother Knights and volunteers are needed to ensure the event is managed properly. Please sign up for the following duties:

Master of Ceremonies (MC): To introduce the feature and manage the evening’s program.

Set Up: To prepare the Lower Hall and seating for the presentation.

Hospitality: To oversee the Irish-themed social and refreshments.

Clean Up: To restore the hall to order after the event.

Diocesan Outdoor Way of the Cross
2026-04-03 06:30 - 12:00 | Downtown Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
Diocesan Outdoor Way of the Cross: Safety Team Recruitment
On Good Friday, April 3, the Diocese of Calgary will host the Outdoor Way of the Cross with Bishop McGrattan. This is a significant public witness of faith, with an expected attendance of 2,500 to 3,000 participants.
We are issuing a city-wide call for Brother Knights and volunteers to join the Safety Team. This team is responsible for maintaining the reverence and order of the procession, supporting crowd flow, and ensuring safety at intersections and route points.
Date: Good Friday, April 3, 2026
Safety Team Arrival: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Procession Start: 8:30 a.m.
Start Location: St. Mary’s Cathedral Hall (219 18 Ave SW, Calgary)
Volunteer Appointments
The Safety Team operates under the direction of the Safety Team Lead (Grand Knight of Council 1186). Volunteers provide a calm, steady presence to assist the clergy and the faithful.

Service: Volunteers may serve for the full duration or a designated portion of the event.

Assignments: Specific posts will be assigned on-site with clear instructions.

Purpose: Managing route safety, family areas, and crowd dynamics to allow for an uninterrupted act of prayer and reparation.

SIGN UP HERE

KMS Tools DeWalt Promotion Event. Volunteers Needed
2026-04-24 10:00 - 15:00 | KMS Tools, 6311 Centre Street SW, Calgary, AB, T2H 0C7, Canada
Brother Knights are invited to help staff the concession at the KMS Tools DeWalt promotion event on Friday, April 24, at KMS Tools Calgary, 6311 Centre Street South, Calgary, AB T2H 0C7.
KMS partners with local charities, including the Knights of Columbus, to operate its concession during these events, with proceeds supporting our charitable work.
This is a good opportunity for the council to raise funds, be visible in the community, and share the workload among a number of brothers.
This effort is being led by PGK Doug Elder.
The event runs from about 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., so brothers who volunteer should expect to arrive beforehand to help with setup and be available through the event as needed.
If you are able to help, please register above.

46th Annual Hike for Life on May 9, 2026
2026-05-09 08:00 - 12:00 | Prince’s Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 5N4, Canada
The Calgary Hike for Life is one of the most important pro-life events of the year, combining visible public witness with real financial support for pro-life education in schools and parishes. Last year, our Sacred Heart Knights team raised $2,100 and finished first among the teams listed on Canada Helps, a strong result that showed what can happen when we step forward together.
This year, we are aiming even higher, with a goal of $3,000.
Please consider joining our team, making a donation, or helping us build momentum for this worthwhile cause.
Every step taken and every dollar raised helps strengthen a culture of life.
JOIN OUR TEAM OR DONATE

Pancake Breakfast in Support of the Global Wheelchair Mission
2026-05-24 07:00 - 15:00 | Sacred Heart – St. Carlo Acutis (Upper) Hall, 1307 14 St SW, Calgary, AB, T3C 1C6, Canada
Brother Knights, volunteers are needed for our Parish Pancake Breakfast in support of the Knights of Columbus Global Wheelchair Mission on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
This will be a parish-facing event and a practical opportunity for us to serve together while supporting a charitable mission that provides wheelchairs to those in need. If the weather cooperates, we fully expect that the majority of the event will be able to take place outdoors, which should make for a strong and visible parish gathering.
1186 Global Wheelchair Mission Donation page [LINK]
We will need help across the full span of the morning and early afternoon, including:

early morning setup
kitchen support
batter preparation
working the griddle
help at the barbecue
serving and general support
cleanup and teardown

Volunteer schedule:Setup begins at 7:00 a.m.The event is expected to run through approximately 1:00 p.m.Cleanup and teardown will continue afterward, with the day expected to wrap up by about 3:00 p.m.
Please sign up (above) if you are able to help.
